Simona
Watch Trailer
7.5 | 2022 | 1h 31m

Simona

Documentary

The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest.

Overview

Ida, the grandniece of Simona Kossak, travels to the Bialowieza Forest at the Polish-Belarussian border. Sorting through the photos left by Lech Wilczek, Ida uncovers the life he had with Simona, captured in the photographs, footage and memories. A moving and powerful documentary about the life of Simona Kossak, a biologist, ecologist and activist known for her efforts to preserve the remnants of natural ecosystems in Poland and for living among the animals in the Białowieża Forest for over 30 years.

Natalia Koryncka-Gruz Director
Natalia Koryncka-Gruz Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Simona Kossak

Simona Kossak

Self (archive foorage)

Lech Wilczek

Lech Wilczek

Self

Joanna Kossak

Joanna Kossak

Self

Ida Matysek

Ida Matysek

Self