The Peasants

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The Peasants

R

Released Dec 8, 2023

1h 54m

History

Drama

Animation

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THE PEASANTS tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village -- a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colorful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village's richest farmer, his eldest son and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

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Critics Consensus

The Peasants is a tremendous visual achievement, although the story may be disappointingly conventional in comparison.

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Kaely Monahan

Arizona Republic

One could teach a master class on this film, it is that rich. For anyone who loves art, literature, and film, "The Peasants" is a must-see.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 20, 2024

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Shot as live action and then transferred to oil paint, the visuals don’t always feel essential to the narrative.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 7, 2024

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

The Welchmans’ visual style is eye-popping — how they did it is shown during the end credits — but to what end?

Rated: 1/4

Feb 7, 2024

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Anya Couture

Geek Vibes Nation

The Peasants is still a technical marvel of filmmaking and no one is doing quite what Hugh and D.K. Welchman have been able to accomplish. But an important stretch of material gets lost in translation during the remarkable artistic transformation.

Rated: 6.5/10

Aug 10, 2025

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Giuseppe Sedia

Kino Mania

The splending layer of animated oil painting gives luster to this soap opera-esque animated feature film. The Peasants resembles a big turbo-slavic cinematic marshmallow that could turn up the nose of Reymont specialists and ethnographers.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 21, 2025

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

A strange and compelling dance across countries and centuries.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Magdalena

Great movie!!! We are really glad we could see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Julie Z

It was amazing! So much tradition, history, and raw human emotion on the background of incredibly stunning art and imagery. It was gripping and enthralling at the same time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Eva C

This movie is breathtaking - it is scenery is captivating, and the story depicts village life in rural Europe during the 19th century. Kamila Urzezdowska who plays Jagna is gorgeous and her performance is mesmerizing. Look out for this rising star.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Ronald M.

An amazing technical feat that is a solid follow up to Loving Vincent. The films story covers very dark subject matter, which is sometimes in contrast with the beautiful visuals, but well worth the cinematic experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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EK

Enjoyed this film. Honestly went to see it for the artistic illustrative animation. Interesting story, film score is great. Made me research a little more about original book it's based on. Was very curious why they decided to film it this way.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Elizabeth F

I was so looking forward to hearing Polish voices and even Polish language but instead the director gives us British Scottish Irish accents Why? Such a disappointment this was supposed to be a Polish rural family not English

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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THE PEASANTS tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village -- a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colorful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village's richest farmer, his eldest son and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

Director: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman
Producer: Sean M. Bobbitt, Hugh Welchman
Screenwriter: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Breakthru Films
Rating: R (Sexuality|Full Nudity|Violence Including Rape)
Genre: History, Drama, Animation
Original Language: Polish
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $154.9K
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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