Apolonia, Apolonia (Denmark, Poland; 2022; 116min; Danish)
Director: Lea Glob
When Danish filmmaker Lea Glob first captured Apolonia Sokol in 2009, she appeared to be leading a storybook life. The talented Apolonia was born in an underground theater in Paris, and grew up in an artists’ community — the ultimate bohemian existence. In her 20s, she studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, one of the most prestigious art academies in Europe. Over the years, Lea Glob kept returning to film the charismatic Apolonia, and a special bond developed between the two young women. The result is a fascinating portrait, spanning 13 years, of a young woman trying to find her place in the art world.
Lea Glob
Lea Glob (1982) graduated as a director from the National Film School of Denmark in 2011. She co-directed Olmo & The Seagull with Petra Costa in 2014. In 2016, together with Mette Carla Albrechtsen, she co-directed the feature documentary Venus, about sexuality from a female perspective. The film became a moment to share thoughts on sexuality and identity in an attempt to formulate a language and reclaim the female body. Glob followed the story of Apolonia Sokol for years, creating a double-sided portrait of the artist as a young woman. Apolonia, Apolonia is her first documentary feature as a solo director.