The Taming of the Shrewd 2 was filmed entirely in Poland, as was the first outing. The sequel is a Polish-language release shot on location in and around the southern region of Poland, utilizing the seasonal weather, with plenty of snow and mountains to enhance the visuals. With the film having been released on Netflix on December 20, 2023, we’ve dug into the specifics of the region and rounded up some other production information.
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Where was The Taming of the Shrewd 2 filmed?
Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Filming of the sequel took place in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, a snowy picturesque province located in the southern region of Poland. The snow-laden landscape of the second film and woodlands, filled with horse-drawn sleighs, sets the scene perfectly for this seasonal offering.
Zakopane
The film starts in the town of Zakopane, which you can find in the South of Poland, in the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sacz Voivodeship but since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
Podhale
Known as the Polish Highlands, Podhale was used for many scenes in the movie. Located in Poland’s southernmost region, Podhale is located in the foothills of the Tatra range of the Carpathian mountains.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrewd 2?
The Taming of the Shrewd 2 was directed by Filip Zylber, a director of film and TV who began work in 2012 with the long-running series Lekarze. Filip would go on to direct other Polish movies such as Po prostu przyjazn in 2016 and Squared Love Everlasting in 2023. He is also a writer and actor, but his main work in the field has been in directing.
Who is in The Taming of the Shrewd 2?
Among the cast of The Taming of the Shrewd 2, you will find:
- Magdalena Lamparska as Kaska
- Mikolaj Roznerski as Patryk Nawrot
- Piotr Cyrwus as Wacus
- Tomasz Sapryk as Jedrus
- Dorota Stalinska as Maryla
- Martin Budny as Bob
What is The Taming of the Shrewd 2 about?
The Taming of the Shrewd 2, originally titled Poskromienie Zlosnicy, is a Polish romantic comedy-drama, and a direct sequel to the original 2022 movie.
In the first film, we follow the story of a heartbroken scientist who moves back home to start over, but her brother has some ulterior motives and hires a handsome stranger to convince her to sell their land. In the follow-up, we find that Kaska and Patryk are still a couple, but it seems that their relationship is under pressure, and with their trust in each other fading, the appearance of some nosy neighbors does nothing to help the situation.
Here’s the official synopsis from IMDb:
Kaska and Patryk’s romance gets tested when they suspect each other of infidelity. Making matters worse, their neighbors keep meddling in their affairs.
Is The Taming of the Shrewd based on Shakespeare?
Yes, the first film used the play by William Shakespeare called The Taming of the Shrew as its inspiration. The classic English play has been adapted many times, with films such as Kiss Me Kate, McLintock!, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Deliver Us From Eva loosely based on the play.
It should be noted that the sequel is not in any way to be regarded as a sequel to the original Shakespeare play.
