“Lalka”

“Lalka” is a Polish film from 2026 directed by Maciej Kawalski. The main roles are played by: Marcin Dorociński as Stanisław Wokulski, Kamila Urzędowska as Izabela Łęcka, Marek Kondrat as Ignacy Rzecki. The story is set in Warsaw at the end of the 19th century. Stanisław Wokulski is in love with Izabela Łęcka. He returns home with a fortune earned during the war and decides to enter high society to win the hand of his beloved. Izabela is dazzling and aloof, but despite her aristocratic background she faces financial ruin. Wokulski is supported by his friend Ignacy Rzecki, a romantic who watches with nostalgia as ideals give way to social ambition and ruthless business dealings. Wokulski enters aristocratic salons, where every gesture can spark a scheme and every word can foreshadow betrayal. Rivals, unexpected alliances, and dramatic choices test his dreams and his faith in people. The film tells of a romantic obsession that changes the characters' lives and blurs the line between heart and reason.