Simona

Movie"The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest."
Audience Score
70
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NR 1 hr 31 minDocumentary
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.
StarringSimona KossakLech WilczekJoanna Kossak
DirectorNatalia Koryncka-Gruz
WriterNatalia Koryncka-Gruz

Movie Details

Original Language:Polish
Production Companies:Eureka Studio, Canal+ Polska
Simona on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
natureanimalsclimate changepolandwild animalhuman vs natureanimals & naturelove of animalsman against naturenational forest