“The Peasants”, interview with director Hugh Welchman

At the 24FRAME Future Film Festival, “The Peasants”, directed by Hugh Welchman and Dorota Kobiela Welchman, opened the competition, immersing viewers in the life of a Polish village in the late 19th century. This visually captivating film follows Jagna, a young woman who defies the restrictive norms of her community, with her beauty and independent spirit sparking jealousy and conflict.

The Inspiration Behind Adapting The Peasants

When asked about the inspiration for adapting the Nobel Prize-winning novel, Hugh Welchman explained that his wife and co-director Dorota Kobiela had read “The Peasants” as a teenager. Later, while painting for