Paweł Pawlikowski Begins Filming Cold War Drama 1949 in Poland, Germany, Italy

Principal photography has commenced on "1949," the new film by Oscar-winning Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski, shooting across Poland, Germany, and Italy. The film stars Sandra Hüller as Erika, an actress, journalist, and rally driver, and Hanns Zischler as her father, writer Thomas Mann, as they travel through post-war Germany from U.S.-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar. "1949" continues Pawlikowski's exploration of post-World War II Europe's moral complexities, following his acclaimed works "Ida" and "Cold War." The screenplay, co-written by Pawlikowski and Henk Handloegten, delves into themes of identity, guilt, family, and love amid the Cold War backdrop. Produced by a consortium including Mubi, Our Films, Extreme Emotions, Nine Hours, and Chapter2, the film reunites Pawlikowski with his longtime creative team, including Oscar-nominated cinematographer Łukasz Żal and composer Marcin Marcecki. This project solidifies Pawlikowski's ongoing examination of post-war European turmoil through intimate character-driven narratives.