"Ożenek," directed by Gabriel Gietzky takes place in a reality that is hard to describe. It does not attempt to emulate the character of XIX century Russia, nor does it reach for stereotypical contemporary tones. The action of the play takes place somewhere outside of time. Using subtle means, it takes hold of, above all, the universal content of the play regarding human nature.

The story of suitors, vying for the hand of a young woman is put in a framework, which deprives the whole of the play of its' satiric character. The play begins in the atmosphere of a dream, a scene in which the heroes are seen running aimlessly, unable to bring direction to their lives; it ends with a picture of the young woman, alone. She is dressed in a white wedding dress and standing on a black stage. The play does not end with a comic finale. Lonliness remains, the notion of being cast aside remains, and the question of the responsibility of human beings towards one another remains. Despite the lack of a contemporary context, with no use of contemporary authority figures, the play is not deprived of its' Gogolowski-an soul. It is not lacking for comism, strong characters or a dead on interpretation of reality. A full picture of the various human types is presented, with all of their particular traits, underscored by their comic characters. The details of each character are bro