Woman of…

Synopsis

Set during Poland’s transition from communism to capitalism, the film follows 45 years in the life of Aniela Wesoly, who has lived more than half of her adult life as a man in a small rural town.

Aniela’s journey to find personal freedom as a trans woman reveals the immense challenges she faces in marriage, as a parent, and in navigating strained family relationships and complicated social attitudes. These tensions repeatedly place her in impossible situations. What choices must Aniela make? And is she ready to sacrifice everything to become who she truly is?

Production Facts

Directed by Michal Englert and Malgorzata Szumowska
Produced by Gregory Jakilevitsch, Katarzyna Jordan-Kulczyk, Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Bogna Szewczyk-Skupien
Written by Michal Englert and Malgorzata Szumowska
Produced by NOMAD Films, Plio in co-production with Film i Väst and Common Ground Pictures (Jonas Kellagher).