Forest

Young, brimming with hope, and striving to build a better life for their children and themselves, Asia and Marek, have relocated to the edge of one of Europe's oldest forests, along Poland’s eastern border. For their three children, the forest is not only a vast playground but also something akin to a second home. However, as the refugee crisis casts its long shadow on the whole of Europe and Poland’s borders turn into one of the central scenes of this drama, with unwelcome refugees trapped between two countries, the family’s quiet days seem numbered. Aiding “illegal immigrants” is prohibited by their country’s laws, but how does one refuse to help someone in need? Discovering a captivating, poetic equilibrium between the deeply personal and the essentially political, Forest brings to the forefront the natural landscape, as well as the characters’ emotional environment, crafting a film that resonates loudly and goes beyond pompous statements. It is a film fraught with tension and yet affectionate, a dark touching tale for when you fall upon hard times that serves as a reminder of the importance of solidarity and personal responsibility.

Other credits:

• Directed By: Lidia Duda
• Writers: Lidia Duda
• Producers: Patryk Sielecki
• Cinematographer/DOP: Zuzanna Zachara
• Editor:: Lidia Duda, Filip Stanislawski
• Other Credits: Drone Operator: Zuzanna Zachara, Camera Equipment: Zuzanna Zachara, Sound Post-Production: Krzysztof Ridan, Sound On Set: Krzysztof Ridan, Sound Design: Peter Hilcansky, Sound Effects: Peter Hilcansky, Sync Effects: Barbora Tatiana Krobova, Sound Editor: Anna Zihlova, Sound Assistant: Jan Plihal, Re-Recording Mixer: Pavel Rejholec, Sound: Krzysztof Ridan, Editing Consultant: Agnieszka Glinska, Post Technical Support: Petr Herman, Post-Production Coordinator: Jiri Slavicek, Data Manager: Rudolf Masata, Post Production Supervisor: Ivo Marak, Color Timer: Pavel Marko, On-Line Editor: Martin Sladky, Technology Supervisor: Tomas Pulc, Lead Compositor: Krzysztof Mikolajczyk, Tracking: Adrian Pelka, Digital Compositor: Rafal Roslonek, Visual Effects Producer: Tomasz Rozycki, Rotoscoping: Sergiusz Teodorczyk, Vfx Production Manager: Krzysztof Zabicki