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In 1600, Orlando, a young nobleman (Tilda Swinton), is cursed to “remain forever young” by Queen Elizabeth I, who is captivated by his beauty. Two hundred years later, he transforms into a woman, and we follow her journey right up to the present day.
The adaptation of the novel by Virginia Woolf—a patron saint for women fighting for the “room of one’s own” needed to write and create—is stunning in its scope, pacing, and visual splendor “Orlando” stands as Potter’s greatest commercial success to date and a brilliant period piece featuring an outstanding, unforgettable performance by Tilda Swinton.
“Do not fade. Do not wither. Do not grow old,” Queen Elizabeth I tells the young Orlando (Swinton) in the 16th century. The protagonist takes these words to heart. Together with him—and later, following the gender transition, with her—the viewer journeys through four centuries of British history.
Themes of identity—so characteristic of Potter’s work—take the form of a picaresque tale set in the past, infused with elements of fantasy. Undeniably British, yet also—as critics have noted—”pan-European” in its locations, the film captivates with its sweeping narrative and challenges us to break down stale categories and boundaries: those of gender, history, and storytelling.
The screening is part of the “Cinema Classics” series, showcasing gems of 20th-century world cinema in restored 4K versions. Immerse yourself in the history of cinema and see films on the big screen that—despite the passage of time—have lost none of their power, beauty, or relevance. A unique opportunity to rediscover masterpieces of world cinema, now in 4K quality, allowing the viewers to experience their visual artistry with even greater intensity.
melodrama / France, Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, Italy / 1992
directed by: Sally Potter
cast: Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Quentin Crisp, Charlotte Valandrey
running time: 93 min
premiere: 18.09.2026
film langauge: English
subtitles: Polish
content warning: war-related trauma, nudity
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18/20 PLN
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