CHLEB AND SOL (BREAD AND SALT)
by Damian Kocur
2022, 99min
Language: In Polish with English subtitles
with Tymoteusz Bies, Jacek Bies, Bartosz Olewinski
Cast & crew
Written and directed by: Damian Kocur
DOP: Tomasz Woźniczka
Editing: Alan Zejer
Art directing: Ewa Mroczkowska
Costume: Zuzanna Kot
Sound: Katarzyna Białas, Łukasz Kaczmarski
Production management: Weronika Pacewicz
Producers: Jacek Bromski, Ewa Jastrzębska, Jerzy Kapuściński
Production company: Munk Studio – Polish Filmmakers Association
Co-production companies: Canal+ Poland, Silesia Film Fund, KIVI Sp. z o.o., King House Michał Sadowski, EXA Studio
Cast:
Tymoteusz Bies as Tymoteusz
Jacek Bies as Jacek
Dawid Piejko as Dawid
Nikola Raczko as Nikola
Nadim Suleiman as Nadim
Nadeem Shalave as Nadeem
damian kocur BIO
Damian is a multifaceted filmmaker, skilled in directing, screenwriting, and cinematography. He is a graduate of the Krzysztof Kieslowski Film School in Katowice and currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Lodz Film School. His impressive career includes his full-length feature debut "Bread and Salt," which premiered at the renowned Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival, where he was honored with the Special Jury Prize.
In addition to his feature work, Damian has also achieved recognition for his short film "Beyond this Day." The film received numerous accolades, including the Best Short Film award at the Trieste Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, and the Krakow Film Festival. It was also selected as one of 16 European films with the potential for nomination at the European Film Awards. Furthermore, "Beyond this Day" was included in the prestigious New Directors/New Films program at MoMA in New York City, representing one of the 11 short films from around the world.
As a filmmaker, Damian strives to portray genuine and authentic emotions on screen. His primary focus is on capturing the true essence of the characters and their stories. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Damian has also made a name for himself as a commercial director, having collaborated with notable clients such as Huawei, National Nederlanden, Tymbark, Okocim, Smyk, Allegro, and more.
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