"Jantar": work begins on film about Anna Jantar, casting for lead role under way

The first film about the life of Anna Jantar, one of Poland's most popular female singers of the 1970s, is in the works. According to the producer, NEXT FILM, work on a production titled "Jantar" began on 22 October 2026. A nationwide casting for the lead role has been launched at the same time.

Who is behind the film

The director is Daniel Jaroszek, known for "Drużyna A(A)" and "Johnny", the latter about the priest Jan Kaczkowski. Jaroszek is also co-writer of the screenplay. He wrote it with Tatiana Zawrzykraj-Kutz, who wrote the screenplay for "Co wyszepta nam deszcz".

The producer is Robert Kijak, president of NEXT FILM. He was previously behind films including "Bogowie" and "Sztuka kochania". He also produced "Nasza rewolucja", shown in 2026 at the Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia.

Natalia Kukulska, Anna Jantar's daughter, is also involved in making the film.

Who Anna Jantar was

Anna Jantar was one of the most important figures in Polish music in the 1970s. Her solo career was short: it began in 1973 and ended seven years later, when she died in a plane crash. It produced hits such as "Tyle słońca w całym mieście" and "Nic nie może wiecznie trwać". According to Filmweb, this is the first time her story will be brought to the screen.

What is not yet known

The producer's announcement gives no release date and no cast. All that is known is that casting for the lead role has only just begun.