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7.5/10 • 2

2022-09-30 • 1h 31m

Documentary

The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest.

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.

Directors
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Writters
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Editors
Marceli Majer

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Simona Kossak

    Simona Kossak

    Self (archive foorage)

  2. Lech Wilczek

    Lech Wilczek

    Self

  3. Joanna Kossak

    Joanna Kossak

    Self

  4. Ida Matysek

    Ida Matysek

    Self

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    Polish
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    Keywords
    human vs natureclimate changelove of animalswild animalanimalsnaturepolandman against naturenational forestanimals & nature