Imago (short) (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Olga Chajdas
Writer: Lena Góra, Olga Chajdas
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Izabela Wójcik, Dariusz Jabłoński, Robert Gajewski, Violetta Kamińska
Co_Producer: Frans van Gestel, Karel Chvojka, Grzegorz Olkowski, Arnold Heslenfeld, Antoine Simkine, Laurette Schillings, Miloš Lochman
Executive_Producer: Linda van der Herberg
Companies: Apple Film Production, Moloko Film, Topkapi Films
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: artist, family relationships, female frontal nudity, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, female pubic hair, female rear nudity, male frontal nudity, male full frontal nudity, male nudity, male pubic hair, male rear nudity, male wears underwear, nude beach, nudism, nudist beach, pubic hair, public nudity, skinny dipping, title directed by female
Story
Imago (short), directed by Olga Chajdas, follows Ela, a rebellious artist navigating life in 1980s Poland. Struggling with her mental health due to bipolar disorder, Ela finds solace and self-expression through painting nude figures on the beach. Her art is an attempt to break free from the monotony of everyday life and her strained family dynamics.
Summary
Imago (short) is a poignant exploration of artistic expression and personal struggle set against the backdrop of 1980s Poland. The film, directed by Olga Chajdas, centers on Ela, an artist grappling with bipolar disorder who finds catharsis in painting nude figures on a beach. Her art serves as a means to confront her mental health challenges and escape her troubled family life. Through nudism and skinny dipping, Ela explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the human form.
