Documentary 'Bodies (of War)' Set for Polish Festival Premiere
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Award-winning filmmakers Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert have completed a documentary exploring the impact of the Ukraine conflict. 'Bodies (of War)' will premiere in competition at Poland's Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival in May. The film follows individuals, including veterans and artists, navigating life during the war.
Facts First
- Award-winning director Małgorzata Szumowska has completed a new documentary feature with longtime collaborator Michał Englert.
- The film 'Bodies (of War)' will premiere in competition at Poland's Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival on May 8.
- The documentary focuses on the impact of the Ukraine conflict, featuring veterans in rehabilitation and artists like Dana Vitkovska.
- Production began in Lviv, Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion but moved to Warsaw due to increased danger.
- The filmmakers are currently in post-production on a separate narrative feature, 'The Idiot(s)', starring Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn.
What Happened
Filmmakers Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert have completed production on the documentary feature 'Bodies (of War)'. The film will premiere in competition at Poland's Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival on May 8. The festival itself runs from May 7 to May 17 across seven Polish cities.
Why this Matters to You
This film may offer you a direct, human-scale perspective on a major global conflict, moving beyond headlines to the personal stories of resilience and adaptation. If you follow contemporary art, you might recognize members of the Open Group, a Ukrainian collective that represented Poland at the Venice Biennale, featured in the documentary.
What's Next
The premiere at the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival is the film's next major public step. Following this festival appearance, the documentary could be screened at other international festivals or secure wider distribution. Meanwhile, Szumowska and Englert are continuing work on their next project, 'The Idiot(s)', which is currently in post-production.