My Friend the Polish Girl (2019, 87’)
Dir. & Prod. Ewa Banaszkiewicz and Matteusz Dymek
Warsaw Pact Films
This is directors Ewa and Matteusz’ first feature, following their award-winning shorts I’m Here and Beasts, both of which I also scored. For My Friend the Polish Girl, I have composed an all-electronic, minimalist and atmospheric score.
In the words of the directing duo “this story follows Katy, a young American wannabe filmmaker, shooting a documentary about Alicja, a crazy unemployed Polish actress living in London. Katy’s intention is to simply film the actress’ everyday life, but Katy’s increasing presence in the film starts having serious consequences for Alicja. What starts out as a light foray into cinema verité ends in a betrayal of intimacy and friendship.”
Nominee, Bright Future Award, Rotterdam Film Festival 2018
Nominee, Michael Powell Award, Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018
Nominee, International Competition, New Horizons Festival Wroclaw, 2018
Nominee, A Certain Regard (Inne Spojrzenie), Gydnia Film Festival, 2018