"THE LOVE EQUATION OF HENRY FAST" AND "JOANNA" WIN IN BRIVE
Two Polish documentary filmmakers are among the award-winners at the 11th Film Festival in Brive. Agnieszka Elbanowska was given the Mention Europe award for her film "The Love Equation of Henry Fast," and Aneta Kopacz - the Audience Award for "Joanna."
The eleventh edition of the European Medium-Length Film Meetings was held in French Brive from 8 to 13 April. Among the films which were awarded in Brive, there are two Polish ones. The festival jury appreciated the documentary film by Agnieszka Elbanowska, "The Love Equation of Henry Fast," which won the Mention Europe award. The film "Joanna," directed by Aneta Kopacz, once again was chosen the viewers’ favourite film, getting the Audience Award. Both films are produced by Wajda Studio."The Love Equation of Henry Fast" presents the lonely life of a retired mathematics professor. Mr. Henry is an incurable romantic, hostage of love, Don Juan ready to sacrifice everything - he did it many times - in order to love and be loved once again. When at the end of the film the protagonist's daughter asks him: "So, what are you going to do now?" he replies: "I'd love to find a woman, but if it was so easy, there would not be so many unhappy, lonely people."
"Joanna" is a moving story of a woman who relished every moment in spite of being diagnosed with a serious illness. She promised her five-year-old son that she would do anything to be with him as long as possible. She does not give up. For Jaś, she writes a blog in which she describes their everyday life - in a simple and accurate way. The blog itself inspires many readers to attentive, happy life.
The full list of the award-winning films can be found here.