Ognisko Kino Klub

29 June | KinoKlub - “Simona Kossak”

• Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
• Time: 7p.m. for 7:30p.m. Film

in Polish with English subtitles
Certificate 15

Director: Adrian Panek
Writers: Adrian Panek Anna Kaminska
Stars: Sandra Drzymalska, Jakub Gierszal, Agata Kulesza

Simona Kossak Lacking the talent that has been defining her family for generations, Simona Kossakis growing up knowing no warmth from her authoritarian mother. After graduating from the university, she leaves everything behind - her home, tradition and social norms - and accepts the position of a scientist in Bialowieza, starting to live her life on her own terms. She settles in the middle of the forest, in a house with no electricity or running water, surrounded by wild nature. There, she meets a photographer, Lech Wilczek, who shares her passions: the love of nature and... the need for freedom. However, her view on the work of a naturalist and the position a young woman in a world dominated by men gets painfully shattered. Not only must she defend her ideals but also the world of flora and fauna.

An optional extra is a pre-film supper in Ognisko Restaurant at 6pm (this is not included in the ticket price for the film). A special two course menu is available at £25, which does not include wine or any drinks. Please book places for this supper directly with the office (tel. 0207 589 4670). Only 25 places are available for this supper, and must be reserved in advance.