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Shooting is underway for a new family film directed by Olga Chajdas, with Jan Peszek and Agnieszka Grochowska among others on the set. “Dziadku, wiejemy!” (Granpa, we blow!) is a production that will fill a gap in Polish cinema and tell the story of three generations united by a common adventure. The characters, and with them the audience, will see how much they can learn from each other, how to forgive each other’s weaknesses and accept their own differences, as well as how to handle their emotions. Acting cinematography will be combined with elements of animation. Anna Nowak will play the main child role.

– I dream of creating an Indiana Jones movie for the youngest. I dream of creating a movie like the ones I myself watched as a child. I want to create something that shows in good, cinematic form what is most important for children now. I want to take them seriously – as viewers and as partners who go to the cinema,” says Olga Chajdas.

The film will enter theaters in 2025.

– Amazing adventures can also be had with your own family. All you have to do is set out on the road. In our film, Jan Peszek plays a crazy grandfather and Agnieszka Grochowska plays a mother who is just learning to have fun. And between them is 10-year-old Jagoda. This is real cinema for the whole family – everyone will find a story for themselves,” says producer Malgorzata Malysa.

Jan Peszek adds: – I hope it will be a film that is completely unpredictable, wild, for every generation. The granddaughter runs away with her grandfather – from what and why you will find out from the film itself.

ABOUT THE FILM “DZIADKU, WIEJEMY!” (GRANDPA, WE BLOW!)

One day Grandpa Jeremi causes such a commotion in the retirement home that he is threatened with transfer to a psychiatric hospital. Marta, his daughter, agrees to take him in, although this is difficult for her, since Jeremi is unpredictable and has a vivid imagination. The situation is complicated by Jagoda, Marta’s daughter, who adores her grandfather and shares his crazy ideas. When Jeremi refuses to live with the family, Jagoda decides to take matters into her own hands. The girl and grandfather embark on an adventurous journey to the legendary ship Light of the Sea. In pursuit of them moves a gang of villains led by the rich man Waldemar and the terrified mother of Jagoda. Well, and the dragon – a dragon also goes after them.
“Dziadku, wiejemy!” (Granpa, we blow!) is a humorous and warm film about family, adventure and the magic of imagination.

The role of Jagoda will be a debut for Anna Nowak. The role of her grandfather Jeremy will be played by Jan Peszek, her mother will be played by Agnieszka Grochowska. The other roles are played by Michal Majnicz, Wlodzimierz Press, Wiktor Zborowski, Sonia Roszczuk, among others.

The author of the script is Emil Ploszajski. Bartosz Bieniek is responsible for the cinematography. The producers of the film are Malgorzata Malysa and Karolina Galuba of Furia Film. Distribution will be handled by NEXT FILM. Co-producers are: Fale Loki Koki, Moderator Investments, Abstraction Plan, Aneta Graff – Dabrowska, EC1 Lodz – City of Culture, Lower Silesian Film Center, Institute of Urban Culture operator Gdansk Film Fund. The film received a grant from the Polish Film Institute.

GRANDPA, WE BLOW!

directed by: Olga Chajdas
screenplay: Emil Płoszajski
cinematography: Bartosz Bieniek
set design: Marcelina Początek-Kunikowska
costumes: Anna Englert
make-up: Ewa Szwed
cast direction: Paulina Krajnik
editing: Pavel Hrdlicka
sound: Jaroslaw Bajdowski, Grzegorz Kucharski
music: Smolik
producer: FURIA FILM Karolina Galuba, Małgorzata Małysa
production manager: Małgorzata Banaszkiewicz
production: Furia Film
distribution: NEXT FILM
co-production: Fale Loki Koki, Moderator Investments, Abstraction Plan, Aneta Graff – Dąbrowska, EC1 Łódź – City of Culture, Lower Silesian Film Center, Institute of Urban Culture operator Gdansk Film Fund
co-financed by: Polish Film Institute

FILM PRODUCED IN POLAND WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ACT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION, GRANTED BY THE POLISH INSTITUTE OF FILM ART FROM THE FUNDS OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE

The film “The A(A) Team,” directed by Daniel Jaroszek and produced by Robert Kijak (NEXT FILM), will debut on cinema screens on September 20. The makers of the hit film “Johnny” once again reach for stories that move. This time they will be helped to tell them by Łukasz Simlat, Danuta Stenka, Magdalena Cielecka, Michał Żurawski, Maria Sobocińska, Mikołaj Kubacki and Leszek Lichota. The viewers will also be introduced to the unusual atmosphere by the Lor band, which created the song “nanana” especially for the film “The A(A) Team”. Today we present the music video.

“The A(A) Team” is a story about mutual support to overcome one’s own weaknesses. And also about how important good goals in life are for this victory. Daniel Jaroszek’s latest work is an entertaining cinema that entertains, moves and makes you think. Especially for the film, the band Lor composed a country-style single. “nanana” is the first, but not the last song by the artists to appear on the soundtrack of “The A(A) Team”. The song “nanana” is now available on all streaming services.

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– Working on “The A(A) Team,” it was the first time we had the opportunity to write songs typically for a film. “nanana” was definitely a big challenge for us, because we hadn’t taken country music before. The scene in which this song is set is the fulfillment of our childhood dreams, plus the chance to participate in the shooting day and watch the crew learning the choreography for this song is definitely an experience we will remember for a long time,” say the artists from the Lor team.

The song “nanana” will be heard live during Lor’s concerts, which will be held in the coming months in various corners of Poland.

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ABOUT THE FILM “THE A(A) TEAM”

Four cross-addicted alcoholics, in order to save their therapy center, undertake to smuggle two tanker trucks of spirit across Poland. For their own safety, they kidnap their therapist en route. However, the journey turns out to be more dangerous than they expected, as they are also followed by a Customs officer – or rather, the illegally transported alcohol – who is not quite who she claims to be. From now on, everything gets complicated. Will Leszek, Wiola, Dominik, Karolina and Wojtek manage to complete the mission, but also not give in to their weaknesses and stop the treatment?

The makers of the hit film “Johnny,” a film that first triumphed in theaters (more than a million tickets sold) and then on streaming platforms, have invited both the most established actors and rising stars of the younger generation to collaborate on their latest project. The film “The A(A) Team” will feature Danuta Stenka, Łukasz Simlat, Magdalena Cielecka, Michał Żurawski, Maria Sobocińska, Mikołaj Kubacki and Leszek Lichota.

The script was written by Jacek Wasilewski and Tomasz Kwaśniewski, and Daniel Jaroszek is responsible for the direction. “The A(A) Team” is another in-house production of NEXT FILM, and is produced by Robert Kijak.

“The A(A) Team” is produced in cooperation with Amazon Prime Video. The project is co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.

“The A(A) Team” in theaters starting September 20.

THE A(A) TEAM
PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 20
Directed by: Daniel Jaroszek
Screenplay: Tomasz Kwaśniewski, Jacek Wasilewski
Producer: Robert Kijak
Cast: Danuta Stenka, Maria Sobocińska, Magdalena Cielecka, Łukasz Simlat, Michał Żurawski, Mikołaj Kubacki
Cinematography: Michal Dabal PSC
Set design: Karolina Rączka
Costumes: Zofia Komasa
Characterization: Liliana Gałązka
Cast Direction: Konrad Bugaj
Editing: Maciej Kozłowski PSM
Sound: Sebastian Brański, Wojciech Mielimąka MPSE, Adam Szlenda MPSE
Music: Maciej Dobrowolski
Line producer: Anna Orska-Olszewska
Production manager: Michal Lipski
Production and distribution: NEXT FILM
Co-producer: TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
Co-financed by: Polish Film Institute

FILM PRODUCED IN POLAND WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ACT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION, GRANTED BY THE POLISH INSTITUTE OF FILM ART FROM THE FUNDS OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE

“Sparrow” is a story about the ironies of life, told with detachment and intelligent humor. In it, absurdity meets truth and a touch of magic realism. Starring Jacek Borusiński, Julia Chętnicka, Krzysztof Stroiński, Piotr Rogucki, Bartłomiej Kotschedoff. The screenplay, music and director is Tomasz Gąssowski. It will premiere in theaters on August 23. We present the trailer and poster of the film.

– I have always appreciated films that tell about important things in a light and funny way. I would like there to be such, if only a little, truth about man in this film of mine,” says Tomasz Gąssowski. He is an award-winning filmmaker, composer of music for Andrzej Jakimowski’s films (including “Tricks”, “Squint Your Eyes”, MocArt RMF Classic for the best film music in 2013 for “Imagine”) and director (“Baraż” was recognized with numerous awards, including at the Warsaw Film Festival, the National Film Art Festival “Prowincjonalia”, the Lubuskie Film Summer, the International Film and Music Festival “Transatlantyk”).

The lead role is played by Jacek Borusiński, who also starred in the director’s previous film, “Baraż”.
– We both pay very close attention to nuances, details, small things, but important things that make us laugh and move us. Tomek has an incredible ability to show big, important things in a light-hearted way, in a world somewhere far from the center, on the outskirts, where our protagonist, Remek Sparrow, lives – a tragicomic and, above all, I hope, true character,” the actor stresses.

ABOUT THE FILM “SPARROW”

Remek Sparrow is a letter carrier and an avid football player of an amateur team. He is reaching his forties and leads the life of a bachelor. He passionately studies the encyclopedia, practicing his extraordinary memory. Apart from his revolving friend Pedro, who runs a shady business, he has no one close to him in the world. And he is fine with that. One day everything changes – his well-ordered life turns upside down, to which a new, talkative neighbor Marzenka and a grandfather, whom he has not known so far, unexpectedly appear in it. Remek will have to learn how to make lemonade when life gives you lemons.

The lead role of the letter carrier, whose whole life suddenly changes, is played by Jacek Borusiński, co-founder of the Mumio Group. He is partnered by Julia Chętnicka (who delighted in “The Queen” alongside Andrzej Seweryn), Krzysztof Stroinski, Piotr Rogucki, Bartłomiej Kotschedoff, Agnieszka Matysiak. In roles that are unusual for them, episodic appearances will be made by the great name of the advertising world Iwo Zaniewski, legendary sports commentator Stefan Szczepłek, Wojciech Fiedorczuk, known for stand-up, footballer Radek Majewski, and journalist Michał Ogórek.

The film’s cinematographer is Wojciech Staroń, His work includes cinematography for such films as “Papusza” (with Krzysztof Ptak), “Savior’s Square” and “Birds are Singing in Kigali.” He has received many awards for his work in Poland and around the world, including the Silver Bear at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.

The film is produced by Robert Kijak (NEXT FILM). Distribution will be handled by NEXT FILM.

SPARROW

director and script: TOMASZ GĄSSOWSKI
producer: ROBERT KIJAK
cast: JACEK BORUSIŃSKI, KRZYSZTOF STROIŃSKI, JULIA CHĘTNICKA, PIOTR ROGUCKI, AGNIESZKA MATYSIAK
photos: WOJCIECH STAROŃ PSC
scenography: ANNA PABISIAK
costumes: SANDRA KOWALSKA
make-up: PRZEMYSŁAW SMOLIŃSKI, ANNA GOROŃSKA
cast direction: TOMASZ GĄSSOWSKI, MARTYNA JAKUBIAK
editing: AGNIESZKA GRONOWICZ
sound: RADOSŁAW OCHNIO
music: TOMASZ GĄSSOWSKI
line producer: ANNA ORSKA – OLSZEWSKA
production manager: ANNA PALKA
production and distribution: NEXT FILM
co-producer: ABSTRACTION PLAN
co-financed by: POLISH INSTITUTE OF FILM ART.

The film was produced in cooperation with Amazon Prime Video.

FILM PRODUCED IN POLAND WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ACT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION, GRANTED BY THE POLISH INSTITUTE OF FILM ART FROM THE FUNDS OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE

Four alcoholics and two tanks of spirit to smuggle for a good cause. What could go wrong? Viewers will find out the answer on September 20, when “The A(A) Team” hits theaters. In the latest film by the creators of the hit “Johnny,” we will see: Danuta Stenka, Łukasz Simlat, Magdalena Cielecka, Michał Żurawski, Maria Sobocińska, Mikołaj Kubacki and Leszek Lichota. Daniel Jaroszek is responsible for directing, and Robert Kijak (NEXT FILM) is producing. Today we present the poster and trailer of the film.

To save their therapeutic center, four cross-addicted alcoholics undertake to smuggle two tankers of spirit across Poland. For their safety, they kidnap their therapist on the road. However, the journey turns out to be more dangerous than they expected, because following them – or rather the illegally transported alcohol – is also followed by a Customs Officer, who is not entirely who she says she is. From then on, everything gets complicated. Will Leszek, Wiola, Dominik, Karolina, and Wojtek manage to complete the mission, but also not succumb to weakness and stop the therapy?

The creators of the hit “Johnny”, a film that first triumphed in cinemas (over a million tickets sold) and then on streaming platforms, invited both the most recognized actors and rising stars of the young generation to cooperate on their latest project. In the film “Team A(A)” we will see Danuta Stenka, Łukasz Simlat, Magdalena Cielecka, Michał Żurawski, Maria Sobocińska, Mikołaj Kubacki, and Leszek Lichota.

The script’s authors are Jacek Wasilewski and Tomasz Kwaśniewski, and the director is Daniel Jaroszek. “The A(A) Team” is another NEXT FILM production, produced by Robert Kijak.

YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING, EVEN MORE IN A GROUP

Original humor, surprising plot twists, moving stories, and the power of mutual support. “The A(A) Team” is an entertaining film that entertains, moves, and forces you to reflect.

– My basic hope lies in the fact that viewers will feel that “The A(A) Team” ends positively. Despite all the dilemmas of our heroes, not only related to drinking alcohol and not drinking, but above all with their own lives and emotions that they cannot cope with, the film will leave an obvious door to the fact that there is always a light on the horizon. You just need to notice it and meet people who will help you see it – says Łukasz Simlat, who plays the therapist.

“The A(A) Team” is produced in cooperation with Amazon Prime Video. The project is co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.

“The A(A) Team” in cinemas from September 20.

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TEAM A(A)
PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 20
Directed by: Daniel Jaroszek
Script: Tomasz Kwaśniewski, Jacek Wasilewski
Producer: Robert Kijak
Cast: Danuta Stenka, Maria Sobocińska, Magdalena Cielecka, Łukasz Simlat, Michał Żurawski, Mikołaj Kubacki
Photos: Michał Dąbal PSC
Scenography: Karolina Rączka
Costumes: Zofia Komasa
Make-up: Liliana Gałązka
Cast director: Konrad Bugaj
Editing: Maciej Kozłowski PSM
Sound: Sebastian Brański, Wojciech Mielimąka MPSE, Adam Szlenda MPSE
Music: Maciej Dobrowolski
Line producer: Anna Orska-Olszewska
Production manager: Michał Lipski
Production and distribution: NEXT FILM
Co-producer: TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
Co-financing: Polish Film Institute

The film was created in cooperation with Amazon Prime Video.

FILM MADE IN POLAND WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ACT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION, AWARDED BY THE POLISH FILM INSTITUTE FROM THE FUNDS OF THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE

“Kleks and the Invention of Filip Shaver,” directed by Maciej Kawulski, the second film installment of the biggest Polish hit of recent years, will hit theaters on January 3, 2025. However, the first preview screenings will kick off later this year – similar to the first installment at Christmas. Professor Ambrose Kleks, Ada Niezgódka and Albert will return to cinema screens. There will also be a key new character – Filip Golarz. In this role Janusz Chabior. We present the first photos.

What will the continuation of “Mr. Kleks Academy,” or “Kleks and the invention of Philip Shaver,” be about? After a summer break, Ada Niezgódka returns to the Academy to solve the mystery of the origin of her friend Albert. At the same time, Professor Kleks goes to the real world to find a friend from years ago. It turns out that both leads lead to a former graduate of the Academy – Philip called Shaver….

I waited a while, but finally the character of Philip Shaver, whom I had the pleasure of playing, appears in full force in the “Mr. Kleks Academy” trilogy. Philip returns to take revenge for the rejected love and humiliation he experienced at the Academy. Will he succeed in destroying the Academy? I know what will happen, and viewers must wait until January 3 and the official premiere,” says Janusz Chabior, who plays a new but key character in the story.

If the first part of “Mr. Blossom’s Academy” ignited children’s imagination, the second part will not only shine even brighter, but also show completely new gateways to spaces that were previously closed even to adults. Is it possible to love a robot? When creating it, is it possible to remain indifferent to its human element? Every one of us once in a while has to leave his comfort zone and go to the real world. The whole trick is to make the real world the comfort zone. See how these issues are dealt with by those whom all of Poland has come to love,” says Maciej Kawulski, who created the extraordinary magical world and directed both films.

The first part of the series, “Mr. Blossom’s Academy,” attracted a record 2.9 million viewers to theaters. In turn, it reached audiences in 190 countries and dozens of language groups on the streaming platform.

Listen to the soundtrack from the first part of the film

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ABOUT THE FILM “KLEKS AND THE INVENTION OF PHILIP SHAVER”.

The character of Ambrose Kleks is played by Tomasz Kot. The film’s Filip Golarz is played by Janusz Chabior. Ada Niezgódka is played by Antonina Litwiniak, and the film’s robot boy, Albert – Konrad Repinski . Piotr Fronczewski, Sebastian Stankiewicz and Agnieszka Grochowska also appear on screen.

The film’s screenplay, from which director Maciej Kawulski was able to create the fairy-tale world of “Kleks and the invention of Filip Golarz,” was written by Krzysztof Gureczny and Agnieszka Kruk. OPEN MIND PRODUCTION is responsible for the film’s production, and NEXT FILM is responsible for its distribution.

KLEKS AND THE INVENTION OF PHILIP SHAVER

Premiere: January 3

Starring: Antonina Litwiniak, Tomasz Kot, Janusz Chabior, Piotr Fronczewski, Agnieszka Grochowska, Daniel Walasek, Konrad Repinski

Directed by: Maciej Kawulski

Screenplay: Krzysztof Gureczny, Agnieszka Kruk, Maciej Kawulski

Photography: Bartek Cierlica PSC

Casting: Marta Wojciechowicz

Editing: Marcin Drewnowski PSM, Maciej Kawulski

Producers: Tomasz Wardyn, Maciej Kawulski

Original music: Mateusz “Matheo” Schmidt, Patryk Kumór, Dominic Buczkowski-Wojtaszek, Andrzej Korzyński

Character design: Karolina Kordas, Alina Janerka, Wanda Tatucha-Kędzierzawska

Costumes: Kaja Rogacz, Agnieszka Osipa

Set Design: Daria Dwornik

VFX Supervisor: Szymon Kania

Sound design: Marcin Kasiński MPSE

Line producer: Piotr Bogusz

Production: Open Mind Production

Co-production: Grzegorz Pietraszewski, Bajka Pana Kleksa, Mazowiecki i Warszawski

Film Fund, NEXT FILM, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, IBRA, Blazej Hermanowicz, JAKE VISION, Platinium

Towers Management, Flame Natalia Swiec, Hollywood Hair, MSL.

Co-financed by: Polish Film Institute

Film partners: InPost, City of Katowice, LEGO, Motus, Steakhouse, Bakalland.

Official carrier: LOT Polish Airlines

Charity partners: Omena Mensah Foundation, Rafal Brzoska Foundation.

Social partner: Avalon Foundation

Strategic partner: VISA

Distribution: NEXT FILM

On May 10 cinemas will be taken over by “Supersisters” – a film about superheros, full of spectacular special effects, directed by Maciej Barczewski. Playing the title sisters, Katarzyna Gałązka and Karolina Bruchnicka will talk about the fact that having powers is one thing, the art is to control them. On screen we will also see Tymek Frączek, Grzegorz Damięcki, Mateusz Kościukiewicz and Marek Kalita. Today we present the film’s poster.

– With this film, I reached out to myself as a 12-year-old who passionately watched American adventure films produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin studio, and in the early 1990s read the first X-Men comic books published in Poland, says the film’s director Maciej Barczewski. – As the film’s title itself directly indicates, “Supersisters” is also a tribute to the lighter trend of superhero cinema aimed at the whole family. After all, films are not only mirrors commenting on the reality around us, but also windows to the land of imagination, which allow us to move to a close, though unknown world, to give us a little smile and respite from the mundane of everyday life. That’s why “Supersisters” is a thoroughly entertaining cinema, using the tropes and manner of storytelling familiar from Hollywood productions, but set in the colorful Poland of the time of transformation with a wink of an eye.

WHAT IS THE MOVIE “SUPERSISTERS” ABOUT

Teenage Ala does not fit into the provincial world around her. She constantly rebels and acts out against her father, a physics teacher at the local school. When Ala accidentally discovers that she has superpowers and meets her sister Lena, whom she didn’t know existed, her life turns upside down – literally. The trail of girls endowed with supernatural powers is followed by the Colonel and his dangerous companion Hector from the secret Department 92.The goal of the soldiers is to create a powerful new generation weapon. To get it they are willing to sacrifice a lot, even the lives of sisters. After years of separation, will AlA and Lena be able to join forces and cooperate? Will the supersisters move to rescue not only each other, but also the world?

“Supersisters” stars Katarzyna Galazka (“Klangor,” “Bring Back Alice”), Karolina Bruchnicka (“The Coach’s Daughter,” “Minute of Silence”) and Tymek Frączek, making his big screen debut. They are partnered by Grzegorz Damięcki, Mateusz Kościuszkiewicz and Marek Kalita.

The film’s director is Maciej Barczewski, who also created the script in cooperation with Krzysztof Gureczny.”Supersisters” was produced by Aurum Film, a studio whose credits include the Oscar-nominated film “Corpus Christi,” the Netflix hit “All My Friends Are Dead,” and the award-winning “Blackbird.” NEXT FILM, which has brought such hits as “The Peasants,” “Kleks Academy” and “Too Old for Fairy Tales 2,” is responsible for distribution.

The creators of the films “The Peasants” and “Doppelgänger. The Double” received the Eagles – Polish Film Awards yesterday. Our last year’s premieres were awarded three statuettes, including the Audience Award (the winner was selected by voting by Internet users).

Painting animation, directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman, received the Audience Award. The BreakThru Films production brought an Eagle for Best Music to Lukasz L.U.C. Rostkowski for the film’s acclaimed soundtrack. The most famous track from the album, “Autumn – Dance”, has so far garnered 8.3 million views on You Tube and more than 15 million on Spotify.

These aren’t the only recent recognition for “The Peasants” – Kamila Urzędowska, the film’s Jagna, received the European Shooting Stars – Rising Star of European Cinema award from European Film Promotion at the 74th IFF in Berlin.

“Doppelgänger. The Double,” a psychological thriller produced by TVN Warner Bros. Discovery brought the statuette for Best Supporting Actor to Tomasz Schuchardt. This is another collaboration between the actor and director Jan Holoubek.

“Most moving as a perfect love story” – this is what one could read about the film “Woman of…” Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert could be read in reviews after the world premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival (The Film Verdict). It’s a tender story about the struggle for oneself, but also about the beauty of true intimacy, starring Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik, Joanna Kulig, Mateusz Więcławek and Bogumiła Bajor. Polish premiere on April 5. The trailer is already online.

– It is not easy to tell the entire life story of one person, nor is it easy to capture their heart and soul and feelings and sufferings and joys and experiences in a coherent and captivating story that anyone can connect with – Alex Billington of FirstShowing.net wrote in Venice, emphasizing that Malgorzata Szumowska and Michal Englert have succeeded. The film received nothing but positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes – the world’s editors spared no praise for the Polish production:

It holds its audience with the sheer, plangent emotional force of its storytelling, and via an enormously sympathetic lead performance by Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik…  – Variety

An affecting portrait of hope and hard-won self-knowledge  – The Hollywood Reporter

A subtle film with revolutionary potential – Cineuropa

A sprawling, lyrical and senstive journey of a woman becoming her true self  – Indiewire

There is a wonderftul quality tom Szumowska and Englert’s direction in how they portray opitimism and small acts of kindnesss – Awardswatch

In addition to Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik, Joanna Kulig, Mateusz Więcławek and Bogumiła Bajor, the film stars Jerzy Bończak, Anna Tomaszewska, Jacek Braciak, Renata Dancewicz, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, Marta Nieradkiewicz, Tomasz Schuchardt, Mikołaj Grabowski, among others.

The world premiere of the film took place at the Venice International Film Festival (Main Competition). Subsequently, it was screened at numerous festivals around the world: Busan IFF, Sao Paolo IFF, Thessaloniki FF, Scanorama, QCinema FF, Goa FF, Tbilisi IFF, Les Arcs and Gothenburg. In the near future, “Woman with…” will be seen by audiences at the BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival, International Film Festival of Uruguay, Crossing the Screen IFF, Istanbul IFF, Sofia IFF, University College London, Polish Film Festival in Singapore, Seattle IFF, Sydney IFF, Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara and Munich IFF.
At the invitation of Miuccia Prada, there will be a special screening at Fundazione Prada in Milan. The filmmakers also have their first screenings in the United States ahead of them.

“Woman of…” will enter theaters throughout Europe – the film has been sold to Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Benelux, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, Greece, Cyprus, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. International sales agent, Memento International, is in talks in the UK and North America.

WOMAN WITH…
Genre: drama
Country: Poland, Sweden
Language: Polish
Year: 2023

The story of Aniela Merry. She led an ordinary life – growing up in a small town, work, love, marriage, family. However, she could never be fully herself – Aniela was born in a male body. What choices will she make? Will she be ready to sacrifice everything so that she can live a normal and fear-free life?

THE PLAYERS:
Aniela – Malgorzata Hajewska
Iza – Joanna Kulig
Young Aniela – Mateusz Więcławek
Young Iza – Bogumiła Bajor
and: Jerzy Bończak, Anna Tomaszewska, Jacek Braciak, Franciszek Englert, Renata Dancewicz, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, Marta Nieradkiewicz, Piotr Bondyra, Pola Gonciarz, Mikołaj Chroboczek, Tomasz Schuchardt, Mikołaj Grabowski, Helena Sujecka, Krystyna Krotoska, Piotr Polak, Mirosław Kropielnicki, Paweł Tomaszewski and Piotr Cyrwus.

EKIPA:
Director: Malgorzata Szumowska and Michal Englert
Screenplay: Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert
Cinematography: Michal Englert
Editing: Jarosław Kamiński
Production design: Marek Zawierucha
Costumes: Anna Englert
Character design: Waldemar Pokromski and Monika Kaleta
Sound on set: Marcin Jachyra
Sound: Marcin Kasinski, Filip Krzemień
Music: Jimek
Production: NOMAD Films, Plio Limited
In co-production with: Film i Väst, Common Ground Pictures
Producers: Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Katarzyna Jordan-Kulczyk, Grzegorz Jankilevitsch, Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień, Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert
Co-producers: Jonas Kellagher, Kristina Börjeson
Production co-financed by the Polish Film Institute