“My film is very simple: An Eastern European story full of black humor about things everyone can feel and understand.” FeelsStoriesFilmBlackSimpleEasternBlack Humor Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“I wanted to make a film about anorexia. I thought about it for a long time, but then gave up on this idea as I felt that this theme would be so hermetic and closed that it would not reach an audience. However, the plot about the character of Olga and the idea that a body has a lot of different meanings were still present in my mind.” MindLongStillsIdeasDifferentCharacterBodyWould BeWantedFilmFeltAudienceLong TimeThemePlotGave UpAnorexiaDifferent Meanings Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“People don't understand that my films is not about being scandalous - it's about being critical of our own society.” PeopleFilmCriticalScandalous Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“My films are doing well in Polish cinemas, so I don't really have problems financing them, and my international accolades are helpful.” WellsProblemFilmInternationalCinemaHelpfulPolishFinancingAccolades Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“At the moment, I'm focusing on these kind of "small" films - maybe after that, I will make bigger films in English.” KindMomentsFilmBigger Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“I'm a producer, writer, director. I'm putting everything together very fast, and I'm strong and focused on making the next film as fast as possible. From one film to the other, I'm getting better. I'm learning - that's my style.” TogetherFilmNextStrongStyleDirectorsFocusedProducersGet Better Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
“Poland and my roots are very important for me. That's why I decided to make a feature film in Poland, and with only Polish money.” ImportantFilmRootsDecidedFeaturesPolishPoland Author:Malgorzata Szumowska
