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MaƂgorzata Szumowska’s ‘Woman Of’, an affecting drama about a transgender woman in Poland, to be shown at this year’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024

Graham Robson February 7, 2024

MaƂgorzata Szumowska‘s Woman Of, an affecting drama about a transgender woman in Poland – a country with a poor record on LGBTQ+ rights – will be shown at year’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024, which takes place between 6-28 March in London.

Developed from interviews with the transgender community, this groundbreaking drama from acclaimed film-making duo MaƂgorzata Szumowska and MichaƂ Englert (Never Gonna Snow Again) is ambitious and heartfelt. It features MaƂgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik (Szumowska’s 33 Scenes From Life), as someone experiencing gender dysphoria, growing up in small town Poland.

A compelling narrative spanning almost 50 years, a strong performance from Joanna Kulig and emotive cinematography combine to reveal the life of struggle experienced by someone who does not conform to societal norms. Made in the spirit of Wajda, Woman of
 challenges us to listen to voices not only from the trans community, but from all marginalised people.

For more info on the festival, CLICK HERE

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