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Anxiety of the Heart, stage: development, directed by: Michał Edelman, written by: Karol Marczak, cinematography by: Nikodem Marek, countries: Poland, France, Czech Republic, Produced by: Lumisenta Film Foundation, In coproduction with: Paprika Films, Punk Film, Supported by: Polish Film Institute, Awards & Mentions: Script Wars 2022, Studio NH+ (Connecting Cottbus award) 2023, Karlovy Vary IFF (Producer’s Network Cannes Marché du Film award) 2025, Markets & Workshops: New Horizons Studio+ 2023, Midpoint Feature Launch 2024,  Eastern Promises KVIFF 2024, Les Arcs Talent Village 2024
title

Anxiety of the Heart

stage

development

directed by

Michał Edelman

written by

Karol Marczak

cinematography by

Nikodem Marek

countries

Poland, France, Czech Republic

17-year-old boy, Tymek, suffers from self-harming behavior. After smashing his own face bloody on New Year’s Eve, he falls in love with Zooey. That love sends him on a journey that can either save or destroy him.