Ognisko Kino Klub

16 Feb | The Oscar Nominated animated film, Chłopi

• Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Time: 7p.m. for 7:30p.m. Film

Chłopi (Peasants) presents a fascinating insight into life, love and morals in a nineteenth century Polish village, which provides plenty of humour, drama and tragedy. This film is based on the novel of the same name, written by Wladyslaw Reymont (1867–1925), who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1924.

In this tragic story a peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry an older, wealthy farmer, Boryna, although she is in love with his son Antek. As her duplicity comes to light, Jagna becomes the object of envy and hatred and is dramatically exiled by the villagers.

This most recent film version of the novel is presented in an animated format that resembles sumptuous oil paintings, and is directed by Hugh Welchman (with a Certificate 15 rating). Please note tickets for this screening are initially available exclusively to members before going on general release, and each member is currently entitled to purchase two tickets.

An optional extra is a pre-film supper in Ognisko Restaurant at 6pm (this is not included in the ticket price for the film). A special two course menu is available at £25, which does not include wine or any drinks. Please book places for this supper directly with the office (tel. 0207 589 4670). Only 25 places are available for this supper, and must be reserved in advance.