Simona (2022)

  • NR
  • 05/14/2022 (PL)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 31m

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

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.

Natalia Koryncka-Gruz

Director, Writer

Cast

Simona Kossak's headshot

Simona Kossak

Self (archive foorage)
Lech Wilczek's headshot

Lech Wilczek

Self
Joanna Kossak's headshot

Joanna Kossak

Self
Ida Matysek's headshot

Ida Matysek

Self

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