Kulig Reunites with Pawlikowski for New Film

Polish star Joanna Kulig will collaborate with director Paweł Pawlikowski once again in his upcoming drama, "1949/Vaterland." The film is set to explore the lives of Thomas and Erika Mann in post-war Germany. This reunion signifies their fourth professional partnership. Kulig, who gained international recognition after "Cold War," is focusing on European productions, balancing her acclaimed career with family life.

Kulig is also featured in Nora Jaenicke's psychological thriller "Isola." In this film, she portrays a younger wife whose life on a remote island takes a turn with the arrival of a new caretaker. The role involves singing a Sicilian song, adding a unique dimension to the character's expression of her desire for freedom from controlling relationships.

"Isola" delves into themes of ambiguous morality and psychological intensity, with characters inflicting various forms of violence. Director Jaenicke aimed to showcase Fanny Ardant in a novel role and described the film as an archetypal story with a feminist undertone. Kulig herself notes the evolving nature of her characters and the importance of finding personal peace and joy in her work, rather than succumbing to external pressures.