Project Detail

Walentynki

Synopsis

On Valentine's Day in Poland, a waitress changes her plans when she is asked to work, and old Polish love songs, belly-dancing and roses seduce her into pursuing a night with her boss.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Director
Jane Devoy
Dir
Jane Devoy 35mm. 11mins. Prod: Eliza Poborska. Scr: Jane Devoy. DoP: Pawek Gula. Cast: Katherine Porter, Wojciech Poradowski.

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Production Status

Production Company

15 Cleveleys Road Clapton London E5 9JW, UK.

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