Hey everyone!
I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.
This time, I spoke with the creative team behind the film Glorious Summer: Helena Ganjalyan, Bartosz Szpak, and Daniela Komędera.
Glorious Summer is a stunning drama set in a sun-drenched Renaissance palace where three women live under one command: never cross the wall. As hidden emotions and a desire for freedom emerge, their idyllic existence unravels into a powerful tale of repressed passion and the quest for autonomy.
Buy tickets for Glorious Summer's SXSW screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
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Chapters
- 00:10 - Introduction
- 00:32 - Quick Synopsis of the Film
- 01:13 - Helena Discusses Her Roles as Director, Screenwriter, and Actress
- 02:29 - The Challenges of Directing and Acting
- 03:42 - The Challenge of Editing Yourself
- 05:09 - Bartosz on Composing the Score
- 08:32 - Daniella on Character Preparations
- 10:19 - The Inspiration for the Setting
- 14:59 - Helena and Bartosz on Collaborative Screenwriting
- 17:29 - Conveying Emotions Without Words
- 20:02 - Bartosz on Utilizing Visual & Audio Cues
- 22:30 - Practing Death as a Theme
- 24:29 - Farewell
- 24:51 - Plugs
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