Thinking thinky thoughts on a quiet evening

[k_calypso]

I'm settling in to watch a Polish film, and thinking about this song that I've listened to a lot today:

Well, this is a lullaby to the girl I can't have

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[shyska]

Tried to imagine how it sounds while reading the lyrics.

What was the film, and did you enjoy it?

[k_calypso]

The title's Pan Tadeusz, and yep, I did.

It is set in Poland, just before Napoleon's war with Russia. The Poles hope he will succeed, as they currently are under [Russia's] yoke. It is the story of a young fellow, Tadeusz, and also about family, relationships, and war.

There is a family feud, and Tadeusz is the son of one side, and there's a daughter of the other. Kind-of Romeo and Juliet-ish, but with a happy ending, and less focus on the romance which made me sad. Also, the actor who plays Tadeusz is stunningly attractive, so that helps *grin*

Throuout the whole thing there is a strange mixture of "modern" costume (the styles of France at the time) and "local" clothes, some of which are clearly recognizable from 16th and 17th centuries. I really enjoyed that too.

[shyska]

Sounds very enjoyable, thanks for telling me about it.

I tried to add you on msn too, once I saw your stalk me page.