ALEKSANDER SZAMAŁEK

cinematographer / director

„Joanna D’Arc” 2022

Aneta left for France with her partner and two kids when she was still a young girl, in search for a better life. After years of struggles and fighting obstacles, Aneta, now a mature woman, gets an opportunity to take over an unusual business which can change her life completely.

MILLENNIUM DOCS AGAINST GRAVITY 2022 – PREMIER

DOC ALLIANCE AWARD 2022 – NOMINATION

BYDGOSZCZ „PRZEŹROCZA” – GRAND PRIX


„TO MOTHER” 2023

Adam, now an adult man, returns to his home village after a long stay in a closed center. Marked by the tragedy of the past, he tries to adapt to the new reality and re-establish a relationship with his mother. His empathy for nature and animals, as well as memories and longing, turn out to be disastrous, which causes Adam to cross a certain line, which has irreversible consequences.

SHORT TO THE POINT – BEST DIRECTOR


„AZIZ” 2023

Azis, an Afghan food delivery man living in Poland, is getting ready for another night at work. Despite the work, Azis still has a friendly obligation to celebrate his friend Michał’s birthday. The events of that night test the friendship and trust that Azis still has for the new environment that he happened to live in.

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONA FILM FESTIVAL 2023 – PREMIER