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SYNOPSIS

At a Polish beach resort, a writer’s attempt to master exotic pole dancing turns into a deeper journey of self-discovery, as the dancers’ community and the enigmatic coastal village reveal who she is meant to become.

TOPICS

Self-discovery; acceptance; body confidence vs. vulnerability; female friendship and mentorship; belonging and identity; breaking free; exotic pole dancing

FUN FACT

EXOTIC was shot during one of the recent editions of Exo Stars Camp and shows real participants and instructors, thereby maintaining the authenticity of this vivid narrative.

SONJA ORLEWICZ-ZAKREWSKA ABOUT HER FILM

“As soon as I discovered exotic pole dance, I got so invested that I went straight to Exo Stars Camp. I was fascinated by the clash of the fragile, intimate universes we carried within us around the camp. It soon became clear that the camp itself was a perfect place to confront fears, leave one’s comfort zone and express oneself more than daily life ever allows.“

ABOUT SONJA ORLEWICZ-ZAKREWSKA

Sonja Orlewicz\u2011Zakrzewska (°1990) is a director, scriptwriter, visual artist and photographer. She holds a master’s degree in Photography from the Cinematography Department of the \u0141ód\u017a Film School. Her first short, Cross’n’Carry (2019), screened at festivals including New Horizons, HollyShorts and BEAST Portugal. She also took part in the script training lab Atelier Scenariuszowe and the EAVE Producers Workshop (2021). As a cinematographer, she worked on Enthusiasts, a documentary series for Canal+. Her video art and photography have been featured in numerous exhibitions, including Warsaw’s Leica Gallery.

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GENERAL INFO

Directed and scripted by Sonja Orlewicz\u2011Zakrzewska, Exotic stars Ja\u015bmina Polak, Magdalena Kole\u015bnik and Monika Frajczyk. Cinematographer is Adam Suzin, with Tomasz Kajetan Naruszewicz as editor and Tymek Papior as composer. Producers are Magdalena Sztorc and Anna Zaj\u0105czkowska of Mozaika Films. Exoticreceived support from the Polish Film Institute’s micro-budget scheme aimed at first-time directors.

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