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“This mixture of Polish, not Polish, of being European, gives me a perspective to see Poland through "new eyes" - paradoxically, more closely... because it's from a kind of distance.”

Quote by Malgorzata Szumowska

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Malgorzata Szumowska

Malgorzata Szumowska, born on February 26, 1973, is a Polish film director known for her profound emotional depth and unique narrative style. Her works have gained widespread recognition at international film festivals. more

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