Charismatic and self-assured, Barbara’s strength falters when the harmattan winds blow, stirring up haunting memories of her past. As a child, she endured the unimaginable horrors of child labor, thrust into a world of abuse and fear. This powerful documentary captures Barbara’s transformation from a girl burdened by bitterness to a woman who embraces her future with courage and resilience. Witness her inspiring quest for self-discovery and empowerment in the face of adversity.
In the presence of the director.
Festivals
Millenium Docs Against Gravity, Poland
Man in Danger Media Festival (White Cobra Grand Prix), Poland
Krakow Film Festival, Poland
Director's Biography
Edyta Wroblewska is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer. Her film “PRL de Luxe” was awarded by the International Federation of Film Societies (FICC) at the IFF Etiuda&Anima. She also won the Silver Fenix Award at the Jewish Motifs IFF for “The Girl from A Reading Primer”, and received accolades at the Aye-Aye IFF for “Silence” and at the Chicago Movies & Music Festival for “Small Instruments”.
Selected Filmography:
“The Road, short fiction” (2021)
“Zygmunt Hubner – Playing with The Reality” (2017)
“Small Instruments” (2013)
“The Girl from a Reading Primer” (2010)
