SWARM (RÓJ)
Director: Bartek Bala 

"Rój" (Swarm), directed by Bartek Bala, is a gripping drama and thriller set on a secluded island in Northern Europe. For ten years, a family of four has lived in isolation, striving to perfect the art of survival away from a collapsing civilization. The island, meant to be their haven, slowly turns into a trap as underlying tensions surface.

The mother, played by Roma Gąsiorowska, struggles with the confines of their isolated life, especially as she becomes pregnant again. Her desire to reconnect with the world she left behind clashes with her partner’s determination to remain isolated. As winter approaches and resources dwindle, the family faces mounting pressures and internal conflicts that threaten their survival. "Rój" explores the limits of isolation, the complexities of family dynamics, and the inevitable intrusion of past lives on present realities.

This psychological drama delves into the human spirit’s resilience and the unintended consequences of attempting to escape from society.