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THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN



short movie, 03:58’ (2022)






The story of a young woman, who assimilates her psychic shadow

through the confrontation with the emotional trauma from the past.

While experiencing the spectrum of her innocent youthfulness,

she reflects on chosen ex-lover and learns the consequences

of her unconscious decision-making.



















Throughout the story, we observe different representations of female archetypes

and their subordination to a specific spectrum of events.

Their helpful, transformative characteristics are offered naturally

to the main character. The presence of animals serves as the personification

of strong human desires - often driving their subconscious action

(horse - sexual drive; fish - dreaminess).










Direction & Production

Sound Design


Subconsciousness


Maiden

Mother

Enchantress

Wise Woman


Agata Grochowska

Leon Spierling


Irma Joanne


Katarzyna Pluskota

Yasmin Shahbahrami

Larissa Huijzer

Brigita Labanovska