I Saw the Face of the Devil

A Short film of

Julia Kowalski

Produced by

Venin Films

Production year2023

Runtime36 min

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Synopsis

Kościerzyna, a small town in northern Poland today. Majka, 18, is convinced that she is possessed. She decides to meet Father Marek Rogala, an exorcist priest.

Credits

Director (1)

Julia Kowalski
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Actors (2)

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Executive Producer : Venin Films

Full credits (11)

Executive Producers : Flavien Giorda, Yann Gonzalez

Screenwriter : Julia Kowalski

Director of Photography : Simon Beaufils

Music Composer : Dasz Kowalski

Assistant director : Marylou Weber

Editor : Isabelle Manquillet

Sound Recordist : Olivier Pelletier

Assistant Operator : Agathe Dercourt

Sound Editor : Olivier Dandré

Grader : Gadiel Bendelac

Sound Mixer : Olivier Goinard

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08 APRIL 2024

Julia Kowalski on 'I Saw the Face of the Devil'

INTERVIEW
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Julia Kowalski talks about her short film, ‘I Saw the Face of the Devil’. This gripping short film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival's “Directors’ Fortnight”, has recently been honored with two prestigious awards at the Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival: the Grand Prize of the National Competition and the France Télévisions Grand Prize.

Set in the quiet backdrop of Kościerzyna, Poland, the film follows 18-year-old Majka as she grapples with what she believes is demonic possession. Her journey leads her to Father Marek Rogala, an exorcist priest, and together they delve into the spiritual and psychological unknown.

#watchfrench #frenchcinema #clermontferrand #clermont #clermontisff #JuliaKowalski

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Portrait, Bizarre
Themes : Adolescence, Beliefs, Sociology
Production language : Polish
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2023
Runtime : 36 min 23 seconds
Visa number : 158.153
Visa issue date : 13/07/2023
Production formats : Super 16
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.66
Audio format : Digital 5.1
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

News (1)

All the French films at the 76th Cannes Film Festival

11 MAY 2023

News in brief

Selections (8)

Festival du Film court en Plein air de Grenoble
France, 2024
Compétition officielle
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2024
National Competition
Leeds International Film Festival
Great Britain, 2023
Louis le Prince International Competition
Alcine
Spain, 2023
European Competition

Awards (3)

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2024
Grnad Prize National Competition
Prix Jean Vigo
France, 2023
Jean Vigo Award
Vila do Conde International Short Film Festival
Portugal, 2023
Best Fiction Film Award

Resources

Festivals Listing(1)

i-saw-the-face-of-the-devil-festivals-listing-french.pdf

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