I was so looking forward to hearing Polish voices and even Polish language but instead the director gives us British Scottish Irish accents Why? Such a disappointment this was supposed to be a Polish rural family not English

Beautiful but not much story.

Very sad and melancholic perspective of society hating on anything that is different or better than them. Pointing out people not being able to admit to a mistake they made and rather blame an easy target. Intesne amount of slutshaming just because someone is looking better than you. Not even mentioning the unique drawn style.

It deals earnestly with the beauty and ugliness of human nature, which of course means it received mostly mixed reviews.

Great movie!!! We are really glad we could see it.

It was amazing! So much tradition, history, and raw human emotion on the background of incredibly stunning art and imagery. It was gripping and enthralling at the same time.

This movie is breathtaking - it is scenery is captivating, and the story depicts village life in rural Europe during the 19th century. Kamila Urzezdowska who plays Jagna is gorgeous and her performance is mesmerizing. Look out for this rising star.

An amazing technical feat that is a solid follow up to Loving Vincent. The films story covers very dark subject matter, which is sometimes in contrast with the beautiful visuals, but well worth the cinematic experience.

This is a visually stunning piece, it really gave my goosebumps in the first 10 minutes. However, as the plot unfolds, the disappointment unfolds as well. The characters lack depth and their choices are most of the time either average or confusing. The ending would have been a bit revolting if I could still maintain some energy for that. The cast are well picked and the overall feeling didn't come from their performance. Watching it with subtitles in your own language will feel a bit frustrating as well as some of the lyrical parts, coming from either rituals or songs, might not be translated.

This is one of those movies that just throw You into is own reality, instead of taking todays reality and bending it to its needs.

Everything in this movie is top notch - visuals, acting performance and music - all stays with you long after seeing it. Might not resonate so much with international audience as it's deeply embedded in polish culture but the told story is quite universal.

A most wonderful beautifull and dynamic experience. I've not been enthralled so much by any film since.... I don't know when? but some years anyway. Perhaps 'Manon de Source '. A must see, unique theatrical experience!

An adaptation of a Nobel prize-winning novel from the makers of Loving Vincent using the same rotoscoped oil painting animation style, that's enough to be interested in this. But with the experience from Loving Vincent, they set out to make it even better. With dynamic camera movements that are meant to give an experience rooted in Polish culture and village life, this movie does an incredible job of immersing the viewers in this world. Kamila Urzedowska is incredible as Jagna, the village beauty, whose life is decided by others at every step yet can't take away her free-spiritedness, even with all the shackles. Even though, the story is a classic European village tragedy, the music and animation take it to another level. That ending sequence is just so incredibly shot and animated that it's impossible to not be moved after watching this. Much of the film would've been a lot harder to watch if it was live-action, even though it is quite hard even in this rotoscoped animated style.

Enjoyed this film. Honestly went to see it for the artistic illustrative animation. Interesting story, film score is great. Made me research a little more about original book it's based on. Was very curious why they decided to film it this way.

Artstyle is unique and helps with narrative, it allows viewers to better immerse into the story set in XIX century Poland. The actors did an amazing job and together with the costumes looked like real peasants did. There are many elements of polish folk culture. Throughout the movie, your feelings toward different characters go through their whole spectrum. Music is on another level, simply perfect for this setting. Overall would totally recommend/

Powerful, unique, touching, stunning... and the incredibly beautiful music. Fab!

Simply a great piece of artwork! The music is 10/10!

Definitely must see! And in the cinema for the best impression (although do not sit too close to the screen). I have seen in twice in the cinema. I am going to see it on the big screen once more. Colours, music, actors, story - even though it is sad... Perfect! So real.... thought provoking... Sometimes live is simply so complicated and there is no really good solution for some situations... and we, people, are brutal...

It was absolutely amazing experience

beautiful and engaging filmmaking