The Deal (2015)

The Deal (2015) poster

Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.

Director: Ewa Smyk
Genre: Animation, Documentary, Family
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tomasso Russo
Cinematography: Ewa Smyk
Editing: Ewa Smyk
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Family Animation

Keywords

marriage, stop motion, poland, woman director, 1950s, 1960s, short film, animation

More Films by Director: Ewa Smyk
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Deal about?
Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.
Who directed The Deal?
The Deal was directed by Ewa Smyk.
Who stars in The Deal?
The Deal stars Ewa Smyk.
How long is The Deal?
The Deal has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is The Deal?
The Deal is a Animation, Documentary, Family film.
Where was The Deal produced?
The Deal was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Deal?
The themes of The Deal include: Family Animation.