Debuts
Screening: (4 Debuts) Saturday October 3rd - 3:30 PM
ARIA DIVA
by Munk Studio
Barbara is a house-wife, has a loving husband, and two sons. Her life is perfectly stable and it seems like nothing can bring her bad luck. All of a sudden, her life becomes turbulent when her diva new neighbor starts seducing Barbara with her wonderful voice. Both women are surprised by their unique friendship and everything is fine until one of them is forced to make a choice.
Director: Agnieszka Smoczyńska
Screenplay: Agnieszka Smoczyńska and Robert Bolesto, inspired by Olga Tokarczuk’s short story.
Cinematography: Przemysław Kamiński
Cast: Gabriela Muskała, Katarzyna Figura, Sławomir Grzymkowski
Production: Polish Filmmakers Association/Munk Studio, TVP, Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing.
Year of production: 2007
Runtime: 30 Min
JAK TO JEST BYĆ MOJĄ MATKĄ / HOW IT IS TO BE MY MOTHER
by Munk Studio
After being in an accident 3 years ago, Monika is condemned to a wheel chair. Her daughter, Julia, decides to make a movie about her mother as part of school project. The movies opens new discussion between Monika and her mother, and explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationship by bringing out their hidden emotions.
Director: Norah Mc Gettigan
Screenplay: Norah Mc Gettigan
Cinematography: Marius Matzow Gulbrandsen
Cast: Iza Kuna, Olga Frycz, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, Zbigniew Kaleta, Katarzyna Chmara, Lech Sołuba
Production: Polish Filmmakers Association/Munk Studio, TVP, Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing
Year of production: 2007
Runtime: 31 Min
WHAT DOCTORS SAY
by Munk Studio
“18-years old, 168 cm tall, 49 kg weight, no diseases, no addictions”- this is the portrait of a perfect organ donor. Using this information, anesthesiologist Dr. Glik, who is dealing with professional burnout, declares the death of an 18-year old as suicide. The victim’s mother, however, is wary of doctors and sparks a crusade for the truth.
Director: Michał Wnuk
Screenplay: Michał Wnuk
Cinematography: Michał Popiel-Machnicki
Cast: Agnieszka Glińska, Dominika Ostałowska, Tomasz Borkowski, Karolina Stefańska, Wojciech Saucha, Robert Król, Krystyna Jaworska, Sylwia Sekta, Krzysztof Foksiński, Leszek Bryk, Wojciech Fudala, Marta Manowska, Marek Abramowski, Przemek Reichel
Production: Polish Filmmakers Association/Munk Studio, TVP, Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing
Year of production: 2009
Runtime: 24 Min
MY NEW WAY
by Munk Studio
Piotr and Alina are a couple in their thirties, living in a big city, and trying to fulfill their dreams. Alina works in a casino but aspires to be a director one day. Piotr works for the alternative radio and organizes help for opposition in Belarus. The day of their engagement is supposed to be joyful, when two families and two generations meet. All of a sudden, it becomes collision of attitudes and viewpoints. Alina and Piotr need to decide which way they want to follow in their lives.
Director: Barbara Białowąs
Screenplay: Barbara Białowąs
Cinematography: Bartek Piotrowski
Cast: Roma Gąsiorowska, Michał Sitarski, Dorota Pomykała, Maciej Damięcki, Wojciech Wysocki, Magdalena Kuta, Grzegorz Palkowski, Mariusz Zaniewski
Production: Polish Filmmakers Association/Munk Studio, TVP, Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing
Year of production: 2009
Runtime: 37 Min