Pluto Film adds Exotic to Cannes sales slate

International sales agency Pluto Film has boarded Exotic, a bold exploration of one woman’s intense journey toward self‑discovery through pole dancing. The film is written and directed by Sonja Orlewicz‑Zakrzewska, who here makes her directorial debut. Pluto will launch worldwide sales at this year’s Cannes Marché du Film.

28/04/2026

In Exotic, a writer‘s quest to master pole dancing evolves into something far more profound when the community of dancers reveal the person she‘s meant to become. “As soon as I discovered exotic pole dance, I got so invested that I went straight to Exo Stars Camp,” explains the director. “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.“ Exotic was shot during a recent edition of Exo Stars Camp featuring real participants and instructors, thereby maintaining the authenticity of this vivid bubble.

“The writer's journey through pole dancing becomes a beautiful metaphor for breaking free from self-imposed limitations and embracing unexpected paths to self-discovery,” notes Pluto Film’s managing director Daniela Cölle. “It's precisely the kind of emotionally intelligent, character-driven cinema that Pluto Film stands for. Based on Sonja’s personal story, this debut speaks about universal human themes like connection, reinvention and belonging. We look forward to bringing this remarkable film to audiences worldwide and are thrilled to begin this partnership with Mozaika Films, representing a film that captures the transformative power of community and the courage it takes to discover who we're meant to become.”

“We are delighted to have Pluto Film by our side,” adds Magdalena Sztorc of Mozaika Films, the film’s producer. “Exoticis a bold, electrifying debut that plunges into a rarely seen subculture, tracing one woman's fierce journey toward self-realisation with wit, edge and raw intimacy. Performed by the finest of Poland's young acting generation - Jaśmina Polak, Bartosz Bielenia, Magdalena Koleśnik and Monika Frajczyk - it has become a film that dares to be different. We are convinced that together with Pluto, Exotic will find its audience across festivals and beyond.”

Born in 1990, Orlewicz‑Zakrzewska is a director, scriptwriter, visual artist and photographer. She holds a master’s degree in photography from the Cinematography Department of the Łódź 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 shown in numerous exhibitions, including the Leica Gallery Warsaw.

Exotic stars Jaśmina Polak, Magdalena Koleśnik and Monika Frajczyk. Director of Photography is Adam Suzin, with Tomasz Kajetan Naruszewicz as Editor and Tymek Papior as Composer.to here. The film received support from the Polish Film Institute’s micro‑budget scheme aimed at first-time directors.

About Pluto Film

Pluto is a world sales and festival distribution company dedicated to bringing exceptional feature films to international markets and audiences. The company takes an innovative and personalised approach to distribution, working closely with filmmakers and producers to position their films strategically and effectively.

With a boutique model, Pluto Film acquires approximately eight titles per year, ensuring each film receives the dedicated attention and care it deserves. While its focus is primarily on arthouse and crossover films - especially those by emerging talents - there is also a genuine passion for elevated genre cinema and family films.

Pluto Film champions children’s and youth cinema, consistently featuring standout titles in its annual line-up such as Stop-Zemlia, The Witch Hunters, How I Learned to Fly, My Father’s Daughter, Winners and Circusboy.Recent titles include Atlas of the Universe, To Kill a Mongolian Horse, Breathing Underwater, Hysteria, The Pupil and Funeral Casino Blues.

Marking a major new chapter, Pluto is stepping into film production with its first project, The Melting Mood of Ecstasy, slated for 2027. This year, the company also launched Audience Design and Script Consultancy services dedicated to aligning narrative vision with audience impact.