FATHER.SON

OJCIEC.SYN

After leaving prison, Mariusz and his son attempt to adapt to reality, interweaving the habits of jail with the struggle of everyday life. Contrary to popular opinion their relantionship is filled with reflection and love. The protagonists’ sensitivity contrasts with the heartless reality that leaves a scar on former prisoners excluding them from being a valuable members of the society.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Country: Poland
  • Running time: 18
  • Year: 2022
  • Color: black and white

Director: Jakub Gomółka

DOP: Nikodem Marek

Music: Grzegorz Maciąg

Editing: Jakub Gomółka, Celina Przyklęk

Sound: Rafał Nowak, Grzegorz Maciąg

Production company: Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna

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About the director:

Jakub Gomółka

Jakub Gomółka

Student Reżyserii Filmowej i Telewizyjnej w Szkole Filmowej w Łodzi. Wcześniej student intermediów. Kinofil. Fotograf i pisarz amator. Wychowany na podkrakowskiej wsi, syn Kołobrzegu.

Filmography:

2020 – Afterparty
2022 – TRASH
2022 – ojciec.syn / father.son

At festivals:

5th FIPADOC International Documentary Festival 2023, France, 2023 (competition)

16th Beldocs International Documentary Film Festival, Serbia, 2023 (competition)

XXXVII Pärnu Film Festival 2023, Estonia, 2023 (competition)

42nd Bergamo Film Meeting 2024, Italy, 2024 (screening)

71st Martovski Film Festival, Serbia, 2024 (competition)

7th Ravno Selo Film Festival 2024, Serbia, 2024 (competition)

Monstrale - International Short Film Festival Halle 2024, Germany, 2024 (competition)

23rd Magma – mostra di cinema breve, Italy , 2024 (competition)