Simona(2022)
The story of the woman who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest.
Simona Synopsis
Ida, the grandniece of Simona Kossak, travels to the Bialowieza Forest at the Polish-Belarussian border. Sorting through the photos left by Lech Wilczek, Ida uncovers the life he had with Simona, captured in the photographs, footage and memories. A moving and powerful documentary about the life of Simona Kossak, a biologist, ecologist and activist known for her efforts to preserve the remnants of natural ecosystems in Poland and for living among the animals in the Białowieża Forest for over 30 years.
Simona (2022) is a documentary film directed by Natalia Koryncka-Gruz, released on September 30, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Simona Kossak, Lech Wilczek, Joanna Kossak and Ida Matysek. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
- Writers:
- Anna Kamińska, Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
- Producers:
- Natalia Koryncka-Gruz
- Cinematographer:
- Krystian Matysek
- Composer:
- Alex Gruz
- Production:
- Eureka Studio, CANAL+ Polska
- Status:
- Released
Simona (2022) Trailer
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Simona Cast & Crew
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Directed by Natalia Koryncka-Gruz, written by Anna Kamińska and Natalia Koryncka-Gruz, produced by Natalia Koryncka-Gruz.
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Simona Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Simona – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simona online?
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Simona (2022) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Simona?
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The main cast of Simona (2022) includes Simona Kossak, Lech Wilczek, Joanna Kossak and Ida Matysek. The film was directed by Natalia Koryncka-Gruz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simona released?
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Simona was released on September 30, 2022 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Simona worth watching?
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Simona (2022) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Simona?
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Yes. The official Simona trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.