With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i Mieczem), Parts 1 & 2
by Jerzy Hoffman
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Actor: Aleksandr Domogarov, Bogdan Stupka, Izabella Scorupco, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Michal ZebrowskiDirector: Jerzy Hoffman
Brand: Facets Multimedia
Cinematographer: Grzegorz Kedzierski
Producer: Jerzy Hoffman
Writer: Jerzy Hoffman
Producer: Jerzy Frykowski
Producer: Jerzy R. Michaluk
Writer: Andrzej Krakowski
Writer: Henryk Sienkiewicz
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Polish (Original Language); Polish (Dubbed); English (Subtitles For Dubbed); English (Translation)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 204 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-04-13
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Polart
DVD Reviews of With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i Mieczem), Parts 1 & 2
DVD Review: Izabella Scorupco Stunning in With Fire and Sword
Summary: 4 Stars
At the time of its release in 1999, With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) was the highest budgeted movie in the history of Polish cinema. Directed by Jerzy Hoffman, the film is based upon the first book of Henryk Sienkiewicz's famous and historic Trilogy. Hoffman had already adapted the last two books, Colonel Wolodyjowski/Fire in the Steppe (Pan Wolodyjowski, 1968) and The Deluge (Potop, 1974).
In With Fire and Sword we follow dashing, young Polish officer, Jan Skrzetuski (Michal Zebrowski), as he joins in the fight against the rebellious Zaporozhian Cossacks under the command of Hetman Bohdan Chmielnicki. He meets gorgeous Helena (Izabella Scorupco) and falls instantly in love but must contend with his rival for her affection, the crafty Cossack, Jurko Bohan, played by the talented Alesandr Domogarov. The fight over the stunningly beautiful Helena is set amidst various battles of the Uprising.
After drop-dead gorgeous, Polish actress, Izabella Scorupco, starred in the James Bond flick, Golden Eye (1995), we all expected big things from her. Very sadly, her career never really did pan out. Let's face it, beautiful Polish woman are a dime a dozen, like grains of sand on the beach. But Bialystok-born Izabella was one of those exquisite Polish beauties that literally took a man's breath away. With Fire and Sword was her first film following Golden Eye.
Comic relief is provided by Pan Zagloba, one of Polish literature's most comic characters, portrayed with uproarious effect by Krzysztof Kowalewski. Andrzej Seweryn gives a memorable performance as Polish prince, Jarema Wisniowiecki.
I enjoyed this movie very much. Polish Americans will especially appreciate the 17th century Polish costumes and settings. The Polish cavalry charges do become a bit redundant after awhile but it is quite something to see the winged hussars in action. This isn't a 5-star film but it's close. Of the three Trilogy films, this one is, by far, the best.
Ukrainians objected to With Fire and Sword, saying it portrayed them in a less than flattering manner. For the Ukrainian take on the Uprising, check out Taras Bulba starring Yul Brynner and Cossack-with-a-Brooklyn-accent, Tony Curtis.
English translations of Sienkiewicz's Trilogy are available at major libraries. You will definitely want to read this patriotic classic for yourself. The movie's good but the book is a masterpiece. Helpful hint: Kuniczak's translations are much easier to read than Curtin's.
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