Stills from the film “Lalka”

We invite you to an open-air exhibition of stills from the latest screen adaptation of Bolesław Prus’s “Lalka”, directed by Maciej Kawalski. The film premieres on 30 September 2026.

The exhibition, shown at the Open-Air Gallery on Al. Ujazdowskich, presents selected photographs taken during the adaptation of one of the most important novels in Polish literature. The display offers an opportunity to look at the screen interpretation of Bolesław Prus’s work through striking frames.

The photographs show the characters, scenes and spaces associated with the production, as well as elements of set design and costumes. The exhibition invites visitors to discover the cinematic world of “Lalka” through photographs documenting the work of the filmmakers and actors and the places that became the setting for this production.

Most of the scenes for the adaptation of “Lalka” were shot in authentic historic buildings and outdoor locations. One of the filming locations in Warsaw was Łazienki Królewskie. In August and September 2025 the film crew worked in the historic gardens, including the Royal Garden, while in October and November they worked in historic interiors: the White House, the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery and the Palace on the Island. The last filming location in Łazienki Królewskie was the Myślewicki Palace, where further shots were made in mid-December 2025.

“Lalka” by Bolesław Prus has for years held a special place in Polish culture. Its characters, social relations and the themes addressed in the novel continue to attract the interest of successive generations of creators. The new adaptation, prepared by director Maciej Kawalski, engages in dialogue with this heritage, offering its own perspective on the literary work.