Wesele (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, Wesele is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Set at the turn of the century, the story concerns a Polish poet living in Cracow who has decided to marry a peasant girl. The wedding is attended by a heterogenous group of people from all strata of Polish society, who dance, get drunk and lament Poland's 100-year-long division under Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The bridegroom, a painter friend, and a journalist each in turn is confronted with spectres of Polish past. In the end a call to arms is called but turns out to be a hoax.
Who’s in it. Wesele stars Marek Walczewski as Host, Izabela Olszewska as Hostess, Ewa Ziętek as Bride and Daniel Olbrychski as Bridegroom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Wesele has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wesele page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wesele tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Wesele (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wesele change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wesele worth watching?
- Wesele holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wesele?
- Wesele stars Marek Walczewski, Izabela Olszewska, Ewa Ziętek, Daniel Olbrychski and Emilia Krakowska.
- When was Wesele released?
- Wesele was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.