Two old men enjoy life on a sailing holiday. This may be the last such summer for one of them. George and George are both 83 years old. Every summer they sail together on the Mazury lakes in Northeast Poland, happy with the simplicity of life, the beauty of nature and their friendship. This might be the last such summer together. One of them is becoming weak. His hands tremble, his balance is off. The other George gently takes care of his friend. This short documentary, shot entirely in a verité style, shares an intimate image of friendship and the joy of life with a twist of humour.
OUT OF THE BLUE (Budzik) Documentary, 31 minutes Full film available to watch on VOD
At a small coma clinic, parents of ill children laying a state of coma support and help each other in the stress. Parents live at the rooms of their children, spending all time with them. The friendships emerge. Life in this coma clinic is like life in a bubble. Film is a gentle and full of humor tribute to these people who stand their own tragedy with dignity and human compassion.
Second part of a documentary about work, thoughts and dreams of the top Polish portrait photographers. We visit Rafał Milach, Mikołaj Grynberg, Magda Wunsche, Agnieszka Samsel and Maciek Nabrdalik. Film takes us on a journey across very different, strong personalities. We are invited to be present during their working days, to observe their special ways of work and find out what makes them so successful and wanted in the photographic world. All these photographers have enormous passion for their job and we begin to share it ourselves after watching this energetic, funny and engaging film.
PERSONAL PORTRAIT (Portret Osobisty) Documentary, 41 minutes Full film available to watch on VOD outside of Poland
First part of a documentary about work, thoughts and dreams of the top Polish portrait photographers. We visit Jacek Poremba, Filip Cwik, Magda Hueckel and Andrzej Swietlik. Film takes us on a journey across very different, strong personalities. We are invited to be present during their working days, to observe their special ways of work and find out what makes them so successful and wanted in the photographic world. All these photographers have enormous passion for their job and we begin to share it ourselves after watching this energetic, funny and engaging film.
FIVE SHORT STORIES FROM WARSAW (Pięć Krótkich Opowieści z Miasta Warszawa) Documentary, 27 minutes Full film available to watch on VOD
Make a quick dive into: -The stressful but funny work of young people employed at the call centre. -Thoughts and wishes of the old lady playing music at the parties at the Warsaw club. -Why the work is essential for mentally ill employees of the recycling facility. -An American in Warsaw who does not really like to be in Poland, but finds her own ways to be happy. -Commuters to Warsaw who create a joyful group of friends enjoying time together during their everyday travels.
Piotr Malecki photographer and filmmaker
Award winning Polish press photographer, documentary cinematographer and director based in Warsaw. Contributor of worldwide press publications and media outlets