King Matt the First

Król Maciuś Pierwszy

10–

#adolescence #childhood #light-hearted

dir. Jaśmina Wójcik
Poland 2025 / 74’
original language version, English subtitles

Did you know...

the title of the film refers to a well-known children's book written over a century? Its author, Janusz Korczak (Henryk Goldszmit), was a great advocate of children's rights.

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The childhood of sisters Zoya and Lea is full of joy and carefree fun. As the older sister begins to grow up, their relationship shifts. How will they cope with the slow transition into adulthood?

Zoja and her younger sister Lea like playing together. Splashing in the river, eating fruit straight from the bush, conducting TV interviews, flying on a dragon, cooking magical potions – their imagination knows no limits. When the older sister begins to grow up, the girls' relationship changes. Zoja no longer wants to spend so much time with Lea. She prefers to read books and focus on her own interests. Both sisters begin to feel anxious about the loss of carefree childhood. Created by visual artist, activist, director, and educator Jaśmina Wójcik, the film is a thoughtful and tender portrayal of her daughters' childhood, filled with freedom and boundless creativity.