Repurposing explored
Arthurian themes in Polish post-communist cinema and theatre
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21789358 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Piotr Toczyski (0000-0003-1218-5623, Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 349-369 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Adaptation in Film & Performance (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-6421 • E-ISSN: 1753-643X |
| Publisher | Intellect (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1386/jafp_00147_1 |
| OpenAlex | W7140122100 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
This article explores the thematic intersections of Arthurian legend in two notable works: Władysław Pasikowski’s film Pigs (1992) and Piotr Tomaszuk’s adaptation of Tadeusz Słobodzianek’s play Merlin (premiered in 1993). Analysing these works within their sociopolitical contexts of Poland post-1989, the article discusses the nuanced incorporation of Arthurian motifs and their symbolic resonance. The dialogue recognizes the distinct narratives these works belong to. Additionally, the discussion touches on the challenges of categorizing and interpreting the film and play in question within the broader context of cultural adaptation and sociopolitical critique derived from disappointment with political transformation
Disappointment · Legend · Movie theater · Narrative · Politics · Repurposing · Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies · Linguistic and Cultural Studies · Shakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary Criticism
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |