Film
Simona
2022 · 1h 31m · Documentary
The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest.
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Overview
Ida, the grandniece of Simona Kossak, travels to the Bialowieza Forest at the Polish-Belarussian border. Sorting through the photos left by Lech Wilczek, Ida uncovers the life he had with Simona, captured in the photographs, footage and memories. A moving and powerful documentary about the life of Simona Kossak, a biologist, ecologist and activist known for her efforts to preserve the remnants of natural ecosystems in Poland and for living among the animals in the Białowieża Forest for over 30 years.
Where to watch
DocAlliance Films
- DocAlliance Films
Cast
Crew
- Natalia Koryncka-GruzDirector · Producer · Screenplay
- Krystian MatysekDirector of Photography
- Alex GruzOriginal Music Composer
- Marceli MajerEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 30, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Documentary
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