High Water (TV series)

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High Water
Polish poster
PolishWielka woda
GenreHistorical drama[1]
Created by
Story byKasper Bajon
Directed byJan Holoubek
StarringAgnieszka Żulewska
Country of originPoland
Original languages
  • Polish
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
CinematographyMarek Warszewski
Production companies
Original release
Release5 October 2022 (2022-10-05)

High Water (Polish: Wielka woda) is a Polish historical drama TV series created by Jan Holoubek and based on Kasper Bajon's work. It was released on Netflix on 5 October 2022.[2] The series is about the 1997 Central European flood and how it was managed by the authorities of Wrocław.

Synopsis

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The series takes place in 1997 in Wrocław, when the 1997 Central European flood is nearing the city. The main character is the hydrologist Jaśmina Tremer, who returns to Wrocław after many years to help handle the crisis. During the series, the characters have to face not only the incompetence of the local authorities, but also their own past.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Shrestha, Nathan (5 October 2022). "Where is Netflix's High Water Filmed?". TheCinemaholic. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Wielka Woda: Polish Netflix series hit in 78 countries". Newsy Today. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  3. ^ Dowell, Stuart (12 October 2022). "Netflix drama High Water about Silesia's 1997 'flood of the millennium' praised for its authenticity". The First News. Polish Press Agency. Retrieved 19 October 2022.