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Pan Tadeusz (1999)

★ 6.1Not Rated147 minDirector: Andrzej Wajda

1999 Polish film

Sir Thaddeus, or the Last Lithuanian Foray (Polish: Pan Tadeusz, czyli ostatni zajazd na Litwie), also simply known as Sir Thaddeus (Pan Tadeusz), is a 1999 film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the 1834 eponymous epic poem by Polish poet, writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz (1798–1855). As in the poem, conflict between the Soplica and Horeszko families serves as a backdrop for discussion of issues of Polish national unity and the struggle for independence.

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What is Pan Tadeusz about?
Pan Tadeusz (1999) — In the early 1810s, Poles, part of Russia's client state of Lithuania, think independence will come if they join forces with Napoleon when he invades Russia. This unity of purpose, in one district, is undermined by two families, feuding since the head of one shot the head of the
Is Pan Tadeusz based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pan Tadeusz scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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