7.3/10
552
3 user 27 critic

Papusza (2013)

G | | Biography , Drama | 15 November 2013 (Poland)
Papusza Poster
The rise and fall of the most distinguished Polish-Gypsy poetess Bronislawa Wajs, widely known as Papusza, and her relationship with her discoverer, writer Jerzy Ficowski.

Directors:

Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze

Writers:

Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze

Stars:

Jowita Budnik, Zbigniew Walerys, Antoni Pawlicki | See full cast & crew »
Reviews

Watch Now

From $2.99 (SD) on Prime Video

15 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

Photos

See all 37 photos »
Learn more

More Like This 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

Next »
Plac Zbawiciela (2006)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  

A story of a married couple with two children, whose housing problems, the man's infidelity and the woman's fragility lead the family to destruction.

Directors: Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze
Stars: Jowita Budnik, Arkadiusz Janiczek, Ewa Wencel
Next »
Dlug (1999)
Drama | Crime | Thriller
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X  

The Debt is a gripping thriller about two entrepreneurs who become tangled in the web of a Russian thug. Two friends begin a business venture of importing Italian scooters into Poland. With... See full summary »

Director: Krzysztof Krauze
Stars: Robert Gonera, Jacek Borcuch, Andrzej Chyra
Next »
Poklosie (2012)
Drama | Fantasy | Thriller
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  

A Polish man who returns home after the death of his father unearths a secret about the now-deceased Jewish residents of his village.

Director: Wladyslaw Pasikowski
Stars: Maciej Stuhr, Ireneusz Czop, Zbigniew Zamachowski
Next »
Drogówka (2012)
Crime | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X  

Comic and tragic scenes from the lives of police officers in the Warsaw Traffic Department.

Director: Wojciech Smarzowski
Stars: Bartlomiej Topa, Arkadiusz Jakubik, Julia Kijowska
Next »
Cialo (2015)
Comedy | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

A busy attorney, worried that his anorexic daughter Olga might try to harm herself, since she's still grieving over her recently deceased mother, sends her to see a psychiatrist, Anna, who's dealing with her own loss in an unusual way.

Director: Malgorzata Szumowska
Stars: Janusz Gajos, Maja Ostaszewska, Justyna Suwala
Next »
Jestes Bogiem (2012)
Biography | Drama | Music
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X  

The process of creating Polish hip-hop group Paktofonika, its highs and lows and very last days of life of its frontman and co-founder Piotr (Magik) Luszcz.

Director: Leszek Dawid
Stars: Marcin Kowalczyk, Dawid Ogrodnik, Tomasz Schuchardt
Next »
Róza (2011)
Drama | War
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  

A harrowing tale of survival centers on Rose, a Masurian woman, whose husband, a German soldier, was killed in the war, leaving her alone on their farm. A single woman had no defense ... See full summary »

Director: Wojciech Smarzowski
Stars: Marcin Dorocinski, Agata Kulesza, Malwina Buss
Next »
Camouflage (1977)
Comedy | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  

A group of students are spending the summer vacation at a university camp studying the science of linguistics. One of the camp directors, Jaroslaw, is a young professor who prefers the ... See full summary »

Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
Stars: Piotr Garlicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Christine Paul
Next »
Psy (1992)
Action | Crime | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  

In good old days Franz Maurer and his partners from secret police used to live like kings. Now, they all must adapt to new post-communist environment where they are scorned and losing all ... See full summary »

Director: Wladyslaw Pasikowski
Stars: Boguslaw Linda, Marek Kondrat, Cezary Pazura
Next »
Zycie jako smiertelna choroba przenoszona droga plciowa (2000)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  

A cynical doctor, who is dying of cancer, would like to know the meaning of his life. He has to fight for it or just get ready for death.

Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
Stars: Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Krystyna Janda, Tadeusz Bradecki
Next »
Pod mocnym aniolem (2014)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X  

Jerzy is a celebrity writer and a chronic alcoholic who camouflages his drinking problem with his wits and charm. As a frequent visitor of the rehab center, he meets fellow addicts from all walks of life and social backgrounds.

Director: Wojciech Smarzowski
Stars: Robert Wieckiewicz, Julia Kijowska, Adam Woronowicz
Next »
Ptaki spiewaja w Kigali (2017)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X  

In 1994 Rwanda, a Polish woman ornithologist saves a Tutsi girl from certain death. After a few years they both revisit Africa on an emotional journey full of painful memories.

Directors: Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze
Stars: Jowita Budnik, Eliane Umuhire, Witold Wielinski
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jowita Budnik ... Bronislawa Wajs 'Papusza'
Zbigniew Walerys ... Dionizy Wajs
Antoni Pawlicki ... Jerzy Ficowski
Artur Steranko ... Lieutenant Czarnecki
Sebastian Wesolowski Sebastian Wesolowski ... Tarzan, Papusza's Son
Patryk Dytlow Patryk Dytlow ... Tobar
Leokadia Brzezinska Leokadia Brzezinska ... Reca
Paloma Mirga Paloma Mirga ... Young Papusza
Karol Gierlinski Karol Gierlinski ... Sero Rom
Andrzej Walden Andrzej Walden ... Julian Tuwim
Roman Fiodorowicz Roman Fiodorowicz ... Ryko
Oktawia Jabczynska Oktawia Jabczynska ... Perelka
Tadeusz Krzyzanowski Tadeusz Krzyzanowski ... Tonio
Ewa Rubina Brzezinska Ewa Rubina Brzezinska ... Young Gypsy Woman
Jova Calderar Jova Calderar ... Urma
See full cast »
Edit

Storyline

The rise and fall of the most distinguished Polish-Gypsy poetess Bronislawa Wajs, widely known as Papusza, and her relationship with her discoverer, writer Jerzy Ficowski.

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

poetess | title directed by female | non linear | nonlinear timeline | book | See All (23) »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Certificate:

G | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »
Edit

Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site | See more »

Country:

Poland

Language:

Polish | Romany

Release Date:

15 November 2013 (Poland) See more »

Also Known As:

Папуша See more »

Filming Locations:

Tokarnia, Swietokrzyskie, Poland See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Argomedia Productions See more »
Show more on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
See full technical specs »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first Polish film made mostly in Romany language. See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
A loud yet silent masterpiece!
15 December 2014 | by the_ktt – See all my reviews

Beautiful music, poetry and excellence in black and white photography. All in one motion picture telling the story of "Papuszka". A true biographical movie that puts us as close as just besides her, allowing us and giving enough time to understand.

The movie tells her journey. Emotional, both tragic and beautiful moments, all did affect me very much. After watching the movie those are still in my heart like a drug, a mix of compassion, beauty and logic affecting my brain.

I hope the music will or already is released separately as I became addicted to it when the movie ended and the music stopped... I just want more!

Historically, it reminds us that not only Jews were victims of holocaust, which can be easily forgotten with amount of films focusing on Jew victims. There were many other ethnic groups, but since this movie mostly focuses on telling her life not the holocaust itself, we only get a glimpse on Gypsy's holocaust.

Must see for any movie lover. I give it 10 out of 10, because in my opinion this is a masterpiece that is a fine addition in the history of Polish cinema (I hope not only Polish).
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 3 user reviews »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Stream Trending Movies With Prime Video

Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.

Start your free trial


Clear your history

Recently Viewed