is one of the most popular Polish actresses. He is pursuing a career not only in the domestic but also in the foreign film industry. Her breakthrough role was in the Oscar-nominated “Cold War” by Paweł Pawlikowski, but she had already started acting alongside world stars. Although her popularity has not waned for years, she is still faithful to the values and ideals instilled in her by her parents. is undoubtedly one of them.
Kulig is a declared Catholic. Church and faith are a huge part of her life
The actress grew up in a Catholic family. Since childhood, she attended masses and was involved in parish life. – When I was a child, the Church was the center of the universe for me – in an interview for “Tygodnik Powszechny”. Not only did she belong to various religious groups for young people, but she also willingly took part in services and charity events organized by priests. – I think it is thanks to this that I was able to rely on Christian values in my adult life and undergo a mature transformation of faith – she argued, adding that today it is God who drives her to act, and she always finds solace in prayer.
Therefore, many wonder why she decided to star in Wojciech Smarzowski’s controversial film from 2018. In Vogue Polska she admitted that the role seemed to be a huge challenge from the beginning. She didn’t know whether she should accept it, she struggled with her thoughts for a long time. – For me, as a believer (…), taking part in this film was a very difficult decision. But I decided to do it because I see more sense in it, she said. What influenced her decision?
When she played in “Clergy”, a scandal broke out. The actress explains why she accepted the role
According to , being a believer does not translate into passivity into evil, which, like it or not, also takes place in the Church. After reading the script, she felt that this production could draw public attention to a problem that had been kept silent for many years. – As a member of the community, I do not want the situations we see in the film to be swept under the carpet. To give fuel to the opponents of the Church. If any member of the Church commits abuse, then, like each of us, he should bear civil consequences – explained the actress.
Despite her beliefs, she didn’t feel well after the film’s premiere. The scene in which the heroine indulges in love with a priest caused great outrage among viewers. – And the harassment began – she said in “Tygodnik Powszechny”. – One great abomination that left its mark on my private life – she said bitterly. However, she knew that the goal was right, so she tried to ignore the sarcastic comments. At the same time, she emphasized that “Clergy” is not an image of the entire Church, as she knows many priests whom she considers an authority and role model. Even during her stay in California, she found herself in one of the communities there and met many inspiring priests. – The attitude of the priests here is amazing. Their openness and joy in serving are contagious, she said after returning to the country.
Source: Gazeta
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