Nowy świat
Originally released in 2015. Nowy świat is a drama film. directed by Michał Wawrzecki.
Starring Olga Kavalay-Aksyonova, Julian Świeżewski, and Dominika Maiseyenka
Synopsis
Three stories of immigrants trying to start new lives in Poland: an Afghan traumatised by the war, a Ukrainian lost in her own body, and a Belarusian running away from painful love. The Afghan, Azzam, works as a translator for the Polish army. In his homeland he is treated like a traitor. Having been evacuated to Poland, he is unable to shake off the war experiences. The Ukrainian, Wiera, escapes to Poland to undergo sex reassignment surgery in secret from her family. An unexpected visit from her father and little son will make her face the question of her own identity once more. Żanna, the Belarusian, leaves her husband, a dissident, and lives together with her daughter at her sister’s in Warsaw. She wants to move out as soon as possible and make a normal home. Things get complicated when her husband gets arrested again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Top Cast
Olga Kavalay-Aksyonova
as Żanna Łuckiewicz
Julian Świeżewski
as Jan
Dominika Maiseyenka
as Sonia
Svetlana Anikej
as Irina
Hassan Akkouch
as Azzam
Dariusz Chojnacki
as Łukasz
Irena Melcer
as Ewa
Sebastian Fabijański
as Żołnierz Artur
Alicja Juszkiewicz
as The Bride
Elżbieta Czerwińska
as The professor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Telewizja Polska
- Akson Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nowy świat about?
Three stories of immigrants trying to start new lives in Poland: an Afghan traumatised by the war, a Ukrainian lost in her own body, and a Belarusian running away from painful love. The Afghan, Azz...
Who directed Nowy świat?
Nowy świat was directed by Michał Wawrzecki.
How long is Nowy świat?
Nowy świat has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Nowy świat released?
Nowy świat was released on September 17, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nowy świat?
The main cast of Nowy świat includes Olga Kavalay-Aksyonova, Julian Świeżewski, Dominika Maiseyenka, Svetlana Anikej, Hassan Akkouch.