THE KIOSK

POLISH TITLE: KIOSK

A story of a friendship between Ania and Lidka, her mother-in-law. Ania is strong-minded and determined. Lidka is her opposite, shy and reserved. She has just left her abusive husband. As they meet inside a newsstand kiosk run by Ania. The two women work on a divorce petition that would enable Lidka to begin a new life, free of fear and violence. Despite many harsh words and continuing challenges, they develop slowly a bond that gives them courage and strength.

GENRE:
documentary
COUNTRY:
Polska
RUNNING TIME:
40'
YEAR:
COLOUR:
colour
DIRECTING:
Daniel Stopa
SCRIPT:
Daniel Stopa
DOP:
Paweł Piotr Chorzępa, Józefina Gocman Dicks, Stanisław Cuske
EDITOR:
Rolando Garduño
MUSIC:
Laurie Spiegel
PRODUCTION:
Staroń Film

Daniel Stopa »

Born in 1988 in Olkusz. Director, screenwriter, and producer. Daniel graduated from Krzysztof Kieślowki Film School in Katowice where he is currently a Ph.D. student. His short film ʺSkinny” was presented at many international festivals, among others Bogoshorts in Columbia, Camerimage in Poland, DokuFest in Kosovo. ʺThe Kiosk” is his documentary debut. 
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