On February 8, 1999, one of Henryk Sienkiewicz’s novels debuted on the silver screen. The film adaptation directed by Jerzy Hoffman is one of the most profitable films in Polish cinematography. Today marks 24 years since the premiere of the cult production, which ended the director’s adventure with Sienkiewicz’s trilogy. See how the actors playing the main characters have changed.
The 24th anniversary of the premiere of “With Fire and Sword”. The screen adaptation of Sienkiewicz’s novel was appreciated by viewers and critics
“With Fire and Sword” is a historical film showing the uprising of Zaporozhian Cossacks and the Ruthenian peasantry, who fought with the knights of the Republic of Poland led by Hetman Bohdan Chmielnicki. The events intertwined with the theme of a love triangle between Helena Kurcewiczówna and Jan Skrzetuski and Jurko Bohun, who sought her favors.
“With Fire and Sword” by Jerzy Hoffman is one of the most popular films of the Third Polish Republic and at the same time the most profitable in Polish cinematography until 2019. The production has been awarded many times, receiving e.g. as many as four awards at the 24th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
It’s been 24 years since the movie was released. See how the heroes of “Ogniem i Mieczem” changed
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the premiere of “With Fire and Sword” directed by . Since then, the actors who played the main roles in the production have changed a lot. See what they look like now.
The actor from Russia, Aleksandr Domogarov, has undergone the biggest transformation. When he played the role of Jurko Bohun, he was 37 years old. The artist has many roles in both films and series. He appeared in productions such as “The Flying Monk and the Da Vinci Secret”, “1920 Battle of Warsaw”, “Blood of Blood” or “Slaughter of Stalin”. This year, the artist will celebrate his 61st birthday.
Film Helena Kurcewiczówna will turn 53 this year. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she pursues her professional career as both an actress and a model. The last time she appeared in front of the camera in the Swedish series “Hidden”.
Jan Skrzetuski’s impersonator has also changed a lot since his participation in Hoffman’s cult film. he is constantly active professionally, and has many excellent film and theater roles to his credit. The actor regularly appears in the series, in which he plays the role of Professor Andrzej Falkowicz, and has been managing the “6th Floor” Theater in Warsaw for over a decade.
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Source: Gazeta
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