#dont want to tag this as an analysis cuz its a very early drafy of my thoughts

[nadia-cannot-think-straight]

When movie comes out on vod maybe i'd talk about it more but one detail i really love about "Chłopi/The Peasants" was the way dance sequences were directed. It really did felt how in both wedding and Antek dance Jagna was treated like an object, but in different ways. When Maciej is treating her more as a treasure, Antek views her as a sexual desire (a least i read it as that).

I wish i knew how to make gifs, but notice how in Jesień-Tańcuj (which is an absolute banger) there really isn't that much of erotic passion in a way that old Boryna interracts with Jagna. He does seem to be attracted to her, but he keeps a certain level of stoicism. Any time we see them kiss or do other intimate stuff it feels more like: a man and his prize. But getting back on track. The choreography seems to focus more on his observation. He circles her, spins her around a lot, like he's looking at riches from every angle. Jagna is tossed from man to man, like you could do with some gold or gems, showing rest of the village what beauty he'd got.

On the other hand we have Antek. First of all, dance definitely feels more personal, it's just two of them. There's also that passion that is far more stronger than in a previous one. The thing is though, it all come down to touch. Antek touches her, going through her figure like she's a statue. He takes of her ribbon of her braid, as the sharp red light reflect on their faces. There's definitely an emotion here, and with Jagna's leitmotiv playing in the background (also such a beautiful piece) it does seem like there is honesty in the way she views this situation, like she feels alive, like a person. But that sharp red is Antek's lust. It also almost feels like a warning call, to stop while they are ahead, as if something terrible is going to happen next...

Yes i am currently hiperfixating on Chłopi of all things, what about it.