Scarborn (Polish: Kos) is a 2023 historical drama film directed by Paweł Maślona. It premiered at the Gdynia Film Festival on 18 September 2023 and received a theatrical release in Poland on 26 January 2024.
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| Polish | Kos |
| Directed by | Paweł Maślona |
| Written by | Michał A. Zieliński |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Piotr Sobociński Jr. |
| Edited by | Piotr Kmiecik |
| Music by | Mikołaj Trzaska |
Production company | Aurum Film |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
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| Language | Polish |
Premise
editIn 1794, Tadeusz Kościuszko, a veteran of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, and Jean Lapierre return to the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth to organize an uprising against the Russian Empire and Kingdom of Prussia.
Cast
edit- Jacek Braciak as Tadeusz Kościuszko
- Jason Mitchell as Jean Lapierre
- Robert Więckiewicz as Dunin
- Bartosz Bielenia as Ignac Sikora
- Agnieszka Grochowska as Maria Giżyńska
- Piotr Pacek as Stanisław Duchnowski
- Andrzej Seweryn as Duchnowski
- Łukasz Simlat as Wąsowski
- Joanna Szczepkowska as Helena
- Michał Balicki as Wojtek
- Magdalena Malik as Weronka
Production
editThe film was announced in March 2021, with Paweł Maślona directing.[1] Filming took place over three months in Wilcza Wola, Kolbuszowa, Bulowice, and Włocławek.[2] Filming was completed by August 2022.[3][4]
Accolades
edit| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Camerimage | 2024 | Best Polish Film | Scarborn | Won | [5][6] |
| Polish Film Awards | 2024 | Best Film | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Director | Paweł Maślona | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Michał A. Zieliński | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Bartosz Bielenia | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Piotr Sobociński Jr. | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Score | Mikołaj Trzaska | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Jacek Braciak | Nominated | |||
| Robert Więckiewicz | Nominated | ||||
| Piotr Pacek | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Agnieszka Grochowska | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Piotr Kmiecik | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Anna Anosowicz | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Dorota Roqueplo | Won | |||
| Best Makeup | Aneta Brzozowska | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Radosław Ochnio, Adam Szlenda, Filip Krzemień | Won | |||
| Discovery of the Year | Michał A. Zieliński | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (1 March 2021). "Pawel Maslona to Direct Big-Budget Drama on Revolutionary War Hero Kosciuszko (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Kruk, Wioletta (2 July 2022). "Jacek Braciak zburzy wyobrażenia o Tadeuszu Kościuszce. "Kino zemsty, czarna komedia i dramat" i mocna obsada". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Salwa, Ola (1 July 2022). "The first Polish Viaplay Original film, Scarborn, shooting in Poland". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (1 August 2022). "Jason Mitchell & Bartosz Bielenia Join Jacek Braciak For Polish Historical Actioner 'Scarborn' As Filming Wraps; K5 Int'l Boards Sales". Deadline. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (23 November 2024). "Camerimage: Gripping Danish Drama 'The Girl With the Needle' Wins Golden Frog". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (23 November 2024). "Camerimage: 'The Girl With The Needle' Takes Golden Frog — Full Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Chojnacka, Joanna (4 March 2024). "Orły 2024 rozdane. Najczęściej triumfował "Kos", ale statuetka za najlepszy film go ominęła". Gazeta.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 30 November 2024.
