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.
Cinematography
Białowieża's moss-drenched beauty feels almost fictional.
Editing
Seamless weaving of Ida's present with Simona's past.
Production
Archive footage of Simona's actual moose roommate. Yes, really.
Director
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Simona literally cohabited with a moose named Łoś and a wild boar; her cabin had no running water.
The Kossak family are Polish art royalty—Simona's rebellion against their legacy adds complex tension the film only hints at.
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