Simona (2022)

The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest.

Simona (2022) poster

Ida, the grandniece of Simona Kossak, travels to the Bialowieza Forest at the Polish-Belarussian border. Sorting through the photos left by Lech Wilczek, Ida uncovers the life he had with Simona, captured in the photographs, footage and memories. A moving and powerful documentary about the life of Simona Kossak, a biologist, ecologist and activist known for her efforts to preserve the remnants of natural ecosystems in Poland and for living among the animals in the Białowieża Forest for over 30 years.

Director: Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex Gruz
Cinematography: Krystian Matysek
Editing: Marceli Majer
Production: Eureka Studio, Canal+ Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Animal Kingdom and Survival

Keywords

human vs nature, climate change, love of animals, wild animal, animals, nature, poland, man against nature, national forest, animals & nature

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simona about?
Ida, the grandniece of Simona Kossak, travels to the Bialowieza Forest at the Polish-Belarussian border. Sorting through the photos left by Lech Wilczek, Ida uncovers the life he had with Simona, captured in the photographs, footage and memories. A moving and powerful documentary about the life of Simona Kossak, a biologist, ecologist and activist known for her efforts to preserve the remnants of natural ecosystems in Poland and for living among the animals in the Białowieża Forest for over 30 years.
Who directed Simona?
Simona was directed by Natalia Koryncka-Gruz.
Who stars in Simona?
Simona stars Simona Kossak, Lech Wilczek, Joanna Kossak, Ida Matysek.
How long is Simona?
Simona has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Simona?
Simona is a Documentary film.
Where was Simona produced?
Simona was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of Simona?
The themes of Simona include: On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Animal Kingdom and Survival.