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Polish Drama Blurs Lines Between Theater and Life
2 Feb
Summary
- Actor's marriage unravels during a play performance.
- The film explores the overlap between acting roles and personal life.
- Director's tonal choices create a wistful, commitment-issue-like ending.
Michal Grzybowski's film, 'Seasons,' offers a somber perspective on the intertwined nature of stage and life, largely eschewing humor. The narrative follows theater actor Marcin, whose marriage to Ola disintegrates amidst their professional lives. Their argument escalates from the wings to the stage during a performance of Peter Pan, revealing Ola's infidelity.
As Marcin navigates new relationships and re-casts roles, the film consistently draws parallels between his on-stage characters and his personal struggles. His company's future hinges on a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, where he and Ola must portray Oberon and Titania.
Despite moments of slapstick farce and attempts at light humor, the film leans into a more serious examination of adult relationships. The director's choice for a wistful conclusion, reminiscent of Woody Allen, leaves a lingering sense of unresolved commitment issues, mirroring the protagonist's own journey.
