Seventy-four-year-old Marek Kondrat - a beloved figure in Polish cinema who had long declared his acting career over - is set to return to the big screen after nearly two decades, taking on the role of Ignacy Rzecki, one of the novel’s most iconic characters. He will star alongside Marcin Dorociński, who has been cast as the protagonist, Stanisław Wokulski.
In a statement shared by the production team on social media, Kondrat said: "The Doll is my favourite novel. I never had the chance to be among its characters before - though my father did in Wojciech Has’s adaptation. Now, fate has given me that opportunity, and I want to take it. Rzecki is a man between two worlds - past and present - and that’s a perspective I relate to deeply. It makes the story feel especially relevant today. The incredible creative team gives me confidence."
Marek Kondrat wraca po prawie dwudziestoletniej przerwie na wielki ekran! Wcieli się w rolę Ignacego Rzeckiego w nowej...
Opublikowany przez LALKA.film Środa, 18 czerwca 2025
Filming is scheduled to begin in July 2025, with the premiere planned for 2026. The movie will be directed by Maciej Kawalski (Dangerous Gentlemen), with cinematography by Piotr Sobociński Jr., known for his work on Corpus Christi or The Wedding.
First edition of ‘The Doll’ by Bolesław Prus, published in 1890 by Gebethner and Wolff. Source: Archeological Museum in Gdańsk/Public domain
Marek Kondrat is widely regarded as one of Poland’s most accomplished actors, with a career spanning decades and major roles in cult classics such as Day of the Wacko (2002) or Nothing Funny (1995). His return to film has been described as one of the most exciting developments in Polish cinema in years.
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