Peace to This House
Poland2024animated6'National Competition
Cottage cheese, which drips rhythmically, the Virgin Mary in the background, clucking chickens in cages, chicken skinning – all this creates the unsettling atmosphere of a house where repetitive, cyclical activities play the lead role. In this stop-motion animation, the characters act out scenes from everyday life in a space steeped in routine, silence and fear, where trauma is passed down without a word from generation to generation. The realistic photographs of the characters contrast with the dreamlike atmosphere of the film, and the perverse ending seems to pose the question of whether it is possible to move out of this house.
- directed by
- Kinga Kociarz
Kinga Kociarz is a Kraków-based artist and a graduate of Painting at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. She previously completed a primary-level music school. During her studies, she developed an interest in animation, which she pursued further in the Animated Film Studio at the Academy. She also creates sculptures and installations. Her work explores themes of childhood—often difficult—home life, and family relationships. Her art is marked by sensitivity, emotional depth, and a profound reflection on the human condition.
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