May 21, 2023

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CHLEB AND SOL (BREAD AND SALT)
by Damian Kocur

2022, 99min
Language: In Polish with English subtitles

with Tymoteusz Bies, Jacek Bies, Bartosz Olewinski

 Cast & crew

Written and directed by: Damian Kocur

DOP: Tomasz Woźniczka

Editing: Alan Zejer

Art directing: Ewa Mroczkowska

Costume: Zuzanna Kot

Sound: Katarzyna Białas, Łukasz Kaczmarski

Production management: Weronika Pacewicz

Producers: Jacek Bromski, Ewa Jastrzębska, Jerzy Kapuściński

Production company: Munk Studio – Polish Filmmakers Association

Co-production companies: Canal+ Poland, Silesia Film Fund, KIVI Sp. z o.o., King House Michał Sadowski, EXA Studio


Cast: 

Tymoteusz Bies as Tymoteusz

Jacek Bies as Jacek

Dawid Piejko as Dawid

Nikola Raczko as Nikola

Nadim Suleiman as Nadim

Nadeem Shalave as Nadeem


damian kocur BIO

Damian is a multifaceted filmmaker, skilled in directing, screenwriting, and cinematography. He is a graduate of the Krzysztof Kieslowski Film School in Katowice and currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Lodz Film School. His impressive career includes his full-length feature debut "Bread and Salt," which premiered at the renowned Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival, where he was honored with the Special Jury Prize.

In addition to his feature work, Damian has also achieved recognition for his short film "Beyond this Day." The film received numerous accolades, including the Best Short Film award at the Trieste Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, and the Krakow Film Festival. It was also selected as one of 16 European films with the potential for nomination at the European Film Awards. Furthermore, "Beyond this Day" was included in the prestigious New Directors/New Films program at MoMA in New York City, representing one of the 11 short films from around the world.

As a filmmaker, Damian strives to portray genuine and authentic emotions on screen. His primary focus is on capturing the true essence of the characters and their stories. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Damian has also made a name for himself as a commercial director, having collaborated with notable clients such as Huawei, National Nederlanden, Tymbark, Okocim, Smyk, Allegro, and more.

About the Author Hanna Hartowicz

Filmmaker, Film Festival Director, Producer / Owner FILMART - Hanka Hartowicz Productions

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