The Partisan (film) explained

The Partisan
Director:James Marquand
Producer:Robert Chadaj
Krystian Kozlowski
Mathew Whyte
Cinematography:Karol Lakomiec
Editing:Przemyslaw Chruscielewski
Distributor:Signature Entertainment
Country:Poland
France
United Kingdom
Language:English
Budget:£7.5 million

The Partisan is an upcoming Polish–British biographical spy thriller film directed and written by James Marquand. The film stars Morgane Polanski as a Polish agent of the British Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, Krystyna Skarbek. It also starring Frederick Schmidt, Agata Kulesza, Ingvar Sigurdsson and Malcolm McDowell. It is set to be released by Signature Entertainment in United Kingdom.

Production

Principal photography began in October 2022 in Warsaw.[1] [2] [3] Morgane Polanski, Frederick Schmidt, Agata Kulesza, Ingvar Sigurdsson and Malcolm McDowell was cast in main roles while £7.5 million project supported by Polish Film Institute and Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.[4] [5] Some scenes was filmed in France,[6] Lublin, Tatra Mountains,[7] and completed in late May 2023 in Bystrzyca Kłodzka and Stołowe Mountains.[8] [9] [10] In May 2023, in was reported that Signature Entertainment acquired the rights of the film for release in United Kingdom.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FOCUS :: "The Partisan" filmed in Warsaw - English Section - polskieradio.pl. polskieradio.pl.
  2. Web site: New film tells story of WWII Polish secret agent - English Section - polskieradio.pl. polskieradio.pl.
  3. https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1N31S1ER/
  4. News: 'Churchill's favourite spy' would be cancelled today, says film star. Steven. Edginton. The Telegraph . June 3, 2023. www.telegraph.co.uk.
  5. Web site: A film is being made about a Polish agent of British intelligence. The main role will be played by Roman Polanski's daughter. 247 News Agency.
  6. Web site: Churchill's favourite spy to be immortalised in WWII thriller. www.thefirstnews.com.
  7. Web site: Nasza relacja z planu filmowego – Morgane Polanski zagra Krystynę Skarbek w "The Partisan". May 29, 2023. BritishPoles.uk.
  8. Web site: Reżyser James Marquand: Krystyna Skarbek była żeńskim Jamesem Bondem. May 29, 2023. dziennik.pl.
  9. Web site: Córka Romana Polańskiego gra w filmie słynną Polkę Krystynę Skarbek. film.interia.pl.
  10. Web site: "The Partisan" – polsko-brytyjski film o Krystynie Skarbek powstaje w Bystrzycy Kłodzkiej. Telewizja Polska. S.A. wroclaw.tvp.pl.
  11. Web site: Signature Entertainment acquires Second World War spy thriller 'The Partisan' (exclusive). Mona. Tabbara2023-05-03T09:54:00+01:00. Screen.
  12. Web site: The Partisan. Signature Entertainment.