Daas is a 2011 Polish period drama film written and directed by Adrian Panek, marking his feature‑film debut. The film was produced by Lambros Ziotas and released on 7 October 2011. It has a runtime of 102 minutes and is presented in Polish.
Plot
Set in the late 18th century, Daas dramatizes the influence of the real historical figure Jacob Frank, an 18th‑century messianic claimant who promised mystical healing and eternal life. Frank, portrayed by Olgierd Łukaszewicz, gathers a following that challenges both religious and secular authorities. The narrative follows two protagonists: Henryk Klein, a Viennese lawyer (Mariusz Bonaszewski) who investigates Frank’s activities and uncovers a conspiracy implicating powerful figures of the Austrian Empire; and Jakub Goliński, a minor Polish nobleman (Andrzej Chyra) who, after leaving Frank’s sect, seeks justice against his former guru. Their intertwined investigations expose the tensions between faith, political power, idealism, and duplicity.
Cast
- Andrzej Chyra as Jakub Goliński
- Mariusz Bonaszewski as Henryk Klein
- Danuta Stenka as [role unspecified]
- Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Jacob Frank
Production
The film was shot primarily in Wrocław, Poland. Cinematography was handled by Arkadiusz Tomiak, and editing was performed by Witold Chomiński. The production company listed is Argomedia, with distribution by Best Film.
Reception
Daas is noted for its exploration of the conflict between religion and secular authority, as well as its depiction of eroticism and faith within a historical context. The Wikipedia article on the film indicates that additional citations are needed for verification of certain details.
References
- Wikipedia entry for Daas (2011 film) (accessed via r.jina.ai mirror)
- IMDb listing for Daas (2011)
Categories: 2011 films; Polish drama films; Films directed by Adrian Panek; Historical drama films; Films set in the 18th century.
