On 6 December 2025, the film „Kumotry” (English title „Double Trouble”), directed by Emilia Śniegoska, will have its Polish premiere at the Watch Dogs documentary film festival in Warsaw. I had the pleasure of contributing to this film by recording and editing its soundscapes.
The film is a tender story of friendship between two women living in a fading Polish village in the Romanian Carpathians. Hanka and Bronka have buried their husbands, and their children have long since left for better lives abroad. Independent and self-reliant, they radiate resilience and humor even as their world inexorably fades into the past. What remains are memories of times that will never return and the strength they find in facing everyday struggles together. This nostalgic portrait of a vanishing world glows with unpretentious warmth and stunning visuals that capture the quiet beauty of the Carpathian foothills. With an eye for detail, the director crafts a moving meditation on memory, friendship, and the passage of time. By showing people who can be everything to each other, she encourages us to re-evaluate our priorities and reconsider reality.
Katarzyna Szczerba was responsible for coordinating all sound work.
Tickets for screenings of the film in Warsaw are available at this link.