Drugoplanowej

Drugoplanowej is the feminine form of the Polish adjective drugoplanowy, used to describe something related to the second or supporting plane. In film, television, and theatre, the expression rola drugoplanowa refers to a supporting role, i.e., a character who is not the lead but whose presence is essential to the story. A drugoplanowa postać often helps develop the plot, illuminate the protagonist, or provide emotional, humorous, or moral contrast.

Roles of this type typically feature less screen time or stage time than pierwszoplanowe (leading) roles, but they can leave a lasting impression through nuance, depth, and reliability. Supporting characters may carry subplots, reveal background information, foreshadow events, or act as catalysts for the main character’s development. Casting for drugoplanowe roles prioritizes actors who can convey texture and credibility in a limited amount of time, ensuring the character feels integrated into the narrative.

In critical and award contexts, distinctions are frequently made between leading roles (pierwszoplanowe) and supporting roles (drugoplanowe). Many Polish and international festivals and awards include categories recognizing the best supporting actor and actress, underscoring the importance of these performances for overall storytelling. Grammatically, drugoplanowa is used to modify a feminine noun (for example, rola drugoplanowa), and the related forms change with case and number according to standard Polish grammar.