: The story explores the harsh reality of the acting profession, where talent often loses to "connections" and political apathy during the martial law era in Poland. Key Details Director & Writer : Stanisław Różewicz.

: Ewa pins her hopes on playing Cordelia in a production of Shakespeare's King Lear , seeking mentorship from an aging, respected actor, Jan Ziembiński.

: The film won the Silver Prize at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.

The film serves as a poignant portrait of a young actress, Ewa (played by ), who struggles to maintain her artistic integrity in a cynical world. Plot Summary

: Ewa is a sensitive young theater actress who is tired of playing minor, "mannequin-like" roles.

: She is offered a small film role—the title "woman in a hat." Upon realizing the character is hollow and only the accessory (the hat) matters to the director, she refuses the part.