Maja Ostaszewska discusses dual adaptations of ‘Lalka’

Polish actress Maja Ostaszewska has commented on the simultaneous release of two new adaptations of Bolesław Prus’s classic novel, ‘Lalka’. The productions include a Netflix series directed by Paweł Maślona and a cinematic version directed by Maciej Kawalski.

In a recent interview, Ostaszewska, who portrays Baroness Krzeszowska in the film version, addressed the public debate surrounding the two different interpretations. She stated that she does not view the overlapping releases as a competition and expressed respect for the cast of the Netflix production. Ostaszewska emphasized that art must remain free and that viewers are entitled to their own preferences regarding the different creative visions presented.