Hi, How Are You
Hi, How Are You (2019) is a short film written and directed by Michał Chmielewski.
50-year-old Slawek quits his job. His day now consists of running errands for his wife or taking care of the house. Sometimes he wanders around the neighborhood looking for his missing cat. One day he meets Camilla, a rather peculiar girl who lives nearby. She promptly invites Slawek to stay in her garden.
Festivals and Awards:
Youth and Film Festival, Poland - Canal + Award
Bytom Film Festival, Poland - Golden Lion Award for Best Film
Camera Action Film Critics Festival, Poland - Best Film
Long Story Short Film Festival, Poland - Audience Award
Brussels Short Film Festival, Belgium - International Competition, Next Generation Competition
Festival Tous Courts d'Aix-en-Provence, France - International Competition
Festival International Du Film de Nancy, France - International Competition
Polish Film Festival, Gdynia - Nomineted for Lucjan Bokinc Award for Best Film
Izmir International Short Film Festival, Turkey - International Panorama
Euroshorts Young Filmmakers Festival, Poland - International Competition
Filmoffo Film Festival, Poland - Short Film Competition
Coal Film Festival, Poland - International Competition
OKFA Film Festival, Poland - Short Film Competition
Gdańsk DocFilm Festival, Poland - Short Film Competition
Barć Film Festiwal, Poland - Short Film Competition
A CANAL+ release.
Ravik The Steppe Turtle
Ravik The Steppe Turtle is a short film written and directed by Michał Chmielewski.
Nicolas is an 8-year boy, fascinated by literature. In a few days he is publishing his first book. From time to time Nicolas' father takes him for day trips to the seaside where they often discuss art and life. Nicolas travels with his buddy - a tortoise named “Ravik”. During one of their trips to the beach, Nicolas meets older girl, Eva. Nicolas falls in love.
Festivals and Awards:
Autumn in Voronet International Film Festival, Romania - Best Directing Award
The Quarantine Film Festival, Bulgaria - Best Film
Sehsuchte International Student Film Festival, Germany - Short Film Competition
Alpinale Short Film Festival, Austria- Main Competition
Izmir International Short Film Festival, Turkey- Main Competition
Yerevan Short Film Festival, Armenia- Short Film Competition
Lago Film Fest, Italy- Main Competition
Los Angeles Polish Film Festival, USA- Competition
Cinemira - Budapest International Film Festival, Hungary- Main Competition
Gdańsk DocFilm Festival, Poland- Short Film Competition
Lubuskie Lato Filmowe, Poland- Short Film Competition
Brest European Short Film Festival, France - Panorama
International Short Film Week Regensburg, Germany - Screening
