EARLY APEX
POLISH TITLE: WIRAŻ
The world of kid karting is fascinating and at the same time raises many questions. This little-known extreme sport is governed by the same rules as competitions for adults – what matters is rivalry, a place on the podium and regular training. Not all children are ready for such a sacrifice. Mateusz has been practicing karting for a few years but he still does not meet the expectations and ambitions of his parents. Zosia has a talent and a supportive father but his problems with the law may hamper her further career. The film is not just a story about emotions in sports but, above all, about family relations.
- GENRE:
- documentary
- COUNTRY:
- Poland
- RUNNING TIME:
- 78'
- YEAR:
- 2022
- COLOUR:
- colour
- DIRECTING:
- Paweł Hejbudzki
- SCRIPT:
- Paweł Hejbudzki
- DOP:
- Michał Modlinger
- EDITOR:
- Bartosz Pietras
- MUSIC:
- Marcin Kuczewski
- PRODUCTION:
- Movie Mates sp. z o. o.
Paweł Hejbudzki »
born in 1980 in Toruń, Poland. Graduated from University of Warmia and Mazury majoring in Environmental Science as well as from Warsaw Film School with a degree in Directing. Working on radio drama early in his childhood began his search of artistic identity. Starting from 2005 his short documentaries : "A State of mind”, "I'm Pole", exposing family life, adolescence, and social impact on an individual were awarded during many film festivals in Poland. His short feature film “Charon” was awarded Grand Prix'2015 for the best short during 40th Gdynia Film Festival. “Say Yes / No” is his full-length documentary debut.
AT FESTIVALS:
- 63rd Krakow Film Festival 2023, Poland, 2023 (competition)