Papusza

Section: Best Of
Papusza
Poland
Director: Joanna Kos-Krauze, Krzysztof Krauze
2013 / 131 min. / Polish-Roma version with Czech and English subtitles
Cast: Jowita Budnik, Zbigniew Waleryś, Antoni Pawlicki, Artur Steranko, Sebastian Wesołowski

 

Bronislawa Wajs, known as Papusza, was a well respected Polish poet of Roma origin. This biographical film follows her difficult life in the context of historical events during the 20th century, the story of her love for writer JerzyFicowski, the traditional nomadic way of life with her family, the Nazi terrorduring World War II, and the sad end to her life during the communist regime. Yet, the film itself is one big visual poem, filmed entirely in black and white, with skilled use of chiaroscuro, the camera stunningly underscoring the melancholic mood of themovie.

 

Awards: IFF Karlovy Vary 2013: Special Mention; IFF Valladolid2013: Best director, Best actor; IFF Thessaloniki 2013: Open Horizons Award

 

Contact: New Europe Film Sales, Czerniakowska73/79, Biuro na Rampie, PL-00718 Warsaw, Poland, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.neweuropefilmsales.com

Světozor (Prague)

15.4.

Tue

20:30

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