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.
Production
Eureka Studio · CANAL+ Polska
Cast & Characters
Simona Kossak
Self (archive foorage)
Lech Wilczek
Self
Joanna Kossak
Self
Ida Matysek
Self
Directors & Crew
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Producer
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Director
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Screenplay
Screenshots & Stills
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