FOCUS :: Buñuel's dark masterpiece comes to life in Warsaw

Poland’s theatregoers are gearing up for the Warsaw premiere of 'Anioł zagłady', a stage adaptation of 'The Exterminating Angel', the classic 1962 film by Luis Buñuel.

'Anioł zagłady' (The Exterminating Angel) as played at the preview for the press at the Teatr Dramatyczny in Warsaw.

Photo: Karolina Jóźwiak

Scheduled as part of the Warsaw Theatre Meetings, the play is set to premiere on Friday (12 June) at the Teatr Dramatyczny.

Meet the man behind one of Warsaw's most anticipated events of this theatre season, the acclaimed Georgian director Data Tavadze, who is also known for his politically engaged works.

Director Data Tavadze at the preview for the press of his adaptation of 'Anioł zagłady' (The Exterminating Angel) at the Teatr Dramatyczny in Warsaw. Photo: Karolina Jóźwiak

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