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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: Poland
A Deep Dive into the 1934 Vision of Michal Waszynski
Exploring the Romance underpinnings of Kocha, lubi, szanuje leads us to the stylistic boundaries pushed by Michal Waszynski during the production. Through a lens of existential fatalism and Romance tropes, it continues to spark endless debates among critics and cinephiles alike.
In Kocha, lubi, szanuje, Michal Waszynski pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Experimental |
| Editing | Invisible |
| Art Direction | Kitsch |
Visualizing the convergence of Michal Waszynski's style and the core Romance narrative.
Wladzio is a pharmacist's apprentice and a young man with a romantic disposition and a warm heart. He is madly in love with the cashier, who is the handsome Loda, the daughter of the owner of horse-drawn carriages... But the crisis is not conducive to their love. Everyone is doing badly... Wladzio dreams of what it would be like if times changed and suddenly, by some magical twist of fate, there was movement and people would have money again. Loda dreams of a stage career. Wladyslaw makes it easier for her: Loda gives a stage show and soon becomes a famous artist.
Decades after its release, Kocha, lubi, szanuje remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Michal Waszynski's status as a master of the craft in Poland and beyond.