The Hexer

The Hexer

Destiny is a double-edged sword

2001 · 130 min · ★ 5.2 · Adventure, Fantasy

A heroic fantasy based on the famous novels by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, "The Sword of Destiny" and "The Last Wish". This film immerses us in a world inhabited by kings and knights, princesses and sorcerers, priests and magicians, where fire-breathing dragons guard untold treasures, and human greed leads to an endless struggle for power, cruelty, bloodshed, and violence. And this world has its own superheroes - fearless witchers, people with magical powers. Their mission is to protect the human race from any misfortune. The witcher Geralt of Rivia must find the young princess Ciri, kidnapped by enemies. Only her return to the small kingdom of Cintra, which was attacked by aggressors, can restore peace and order there. The brave witcher sets off on a journey, long, distant and deadly.

Directed by Marek Brodzki

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Michał Żebrowski Geralt of Rivia
Zbigniew Zamachowski Jaskier
Maciej Kozłowski Gwidon / Count Falwick
Grażyna Wolszczak Yennefer
Maciej Łagodziński młody Geralt
Ewa Wiśniewska Calanthe
Jerzy Nowak Vesemir
Kinga Ilgner Renfri
Andrzej Chyra Borch Trzy Kawki
Karolina Gruszka Morenn
Anna Dymna Nenneke
Agata Buzek Pavetta

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