Wiosna Hitlera
Hitler's Spring

Summary/Abstract: A review of a stage adaptation of a novel by Igor Ostachowicz, Night of the Living Jews, directed by Aleksandra Popławska and Marek Kalita (who plays the lead; Dramatyczny Theater in Warsaw, premiere: 4.04.2014). The author criticizes the fidelity of the play to its literary source, resulting in scenes that are boring and based on a literal presentation of the contents of the book (a first-person narrator from off-stage comments on and explains the action on stage). There are, however, moments that shine – particularly the stunning musical finale. Much like Ostachowicz's work itself, the play generates mixed feelings.

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