SANDWICHMAN
Medium-length film.
A medium-length film, an adaptation of a theatrical play written by Artur Pałyga. It is a story of an egocentric man who goes through a crisis of farewell to his youth and confronts the evaluation of his past choices. The film is based on a play by Artur Pałyga and is being produced as part of the “Teatroteka” project by WFDiF. The shooting and the post-production is complete and the film is awaiting release.
The following outstanding actors accepted the invitation to participate in the film: Krzysztof Ogłoza, Dorota Pomykała, Magdalena Popławska, Agnieszka Przepiórska, Karolina Porcari, Wiktoria Gorodeckaja, Daniela Zgadzaj, Hubert Miłkowski, Sebastian Stanki Stankiewicz, Tomasz Sapryk and Mamadou Goo Ba.
Photography by Paweł Flis, set design by Paulina Czernek – Banecka, costume design by Joanna Walisiak-Jankowska, music by Adam Bałdych.
https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?film=1265312
Hubert Miłkowski, Agnieszka Przepiórska, Krzysztof Ogłoza.
Photo by Tomasz Kaczor
SIMON PYTHON – AN INNER PORTRAIT
(Polish: SZYMON PYTHON – PORTRET WEWNĘTRZNY).
Written and directed by Iwona Strzałka. Documentary/Drama film
A story of a young man disabled with schizophrenia, whose passion became screenplay writing, inspired by the work of Monty Python Flying Circus. His greatest dream is to make his own film; since he believes he would meet the woman of his life who loves and understands him —the film is about fulfilling dreams against numerous limitations.
A film based on a true story.
Awards: A Special Award for “the originality of film form” at the International Film Festival in Jelenia Góra /together with the film Być NAJ/, A Special Mention at Sopot Film Festival in Sopot, Poland, A Special Mention “for intelligence and professionalism” at the Independent Cinema Festival “STYGMATY”, “The Raftsmam” – A Special Award at International Film Festival TOFIFEST in Toruń /together with the film “Być Naj”/
Participation in festivals: Polish Film Festival, Other Film Festival, Melbourne, 100% ART – The International Festival in Rosh- Hutsot, Israel.
TO BE THE BEST
(Polish: Być Naj)
Written and directed by Iwona Strzałka. Documentary.
The film’s main characters are three teenage boys – Kamil, Michał and Marek, who participate in experimental stuttering therapy. They will have to face their weaknesses, doubts and fear.
Awards: a Bronze Dragon at the International Film Festival 2003 in Krakow, Poland, A Special Award for “the originality of film form” at the International Film Festival “Happy End” in Jelenia Góra, /together with the film “Szymon Python”/, “A Raftsman Award” – A Special Award at the International Film Festival TOFIFEST in Toruń/together with the film “Szymon Python”/.
Participation in festivals: Film Festival “Vitae Valor” in Tarnow, Prowincjonalia’03, Poland, Kazimierz’03 Poland
Hug Me, Mum
(Polish: PRZYTUL MNIE MAMO )
Written and directed by Iwona Strzałka. Documentary.
A story about a girl whose biological parents run a family orphanage: although her privileged position compared to adopted children, she must, like them, attract the attention of her mother.
Participation in the Short Film Festival “DAF” 2001, Human World Festival 2021 Poland
WAITING FOR…
(Polish: CZEKAJĄC NA… )
Written and directed by Iwona Strzałka. Short drama film.
A story on the border of magical realism. The ageing prostitute experiences signs that she interprets as harbingers of the end. While preparing to die, she meets love.
Participation in numerous Polish and international festivals, including Etiuda’98, Munich Film Festival’99, Hannover’99, Huy’99, Mannheim – Heidelberg’99, Unimovie 2001
GAMBIT
Written and directed by Iwona Strzałka. Short drama film.
The story of an unusual triangle. A woman desired by her ex-husband and current lover discovers that she is becoming the subject of the bargain.