Postcards from the Verge
Postcards from the Verge
Natalia Koniarz
Poland / 2023 / 40' / Italian premiere
Postcards from the Verge
Natalia Koniarz
Poland / 2023 / 40' / Italian premiere

A young Polish couple embark on a long bike ride through the Andes. The dangers of this undertaking become apparent as lightning strikes around them, the cold takes its toll and their muscles begin to seize up. Despite the growing tensions between them, the journey also proves to be a way to get to know themselves better. With breathtaking shots of the endlessly deserted mountain landscape, the film is a visually stunning story about growing up and cementing a relationship in the midst of a crisis.

Language: Polish, Spanish

Subtitles: Italian

Director

Natalia Koniarz

An author of visuals for symphonic orchestras and fiction shorts. She got drawn to documentary during her studies, her debut short film TAMA was distinguished at international festivals like DOKer, Go Short, Sound&Image, FIPADOC, FEST- New director. She’s in production of her first feature length documentary.

Awards

Genziana d’Argento - Miglior Cortometraggio
Ed. 2024
An intimate story of two young travelers/filmmakers. While journeying through the Andes, they experience many unforeseen difficulties, ranging from the covid pandemic to border crossings. In uncertain times, their relationship matures as they encounter the hardship of local residents’ lives.
Premio Amelia de Eccher
Ed. 2024
Behind the appearance of a simple bicycle adventure, the story of a young man that runs away from the pain of his parent's divorce, takes shape delicately. A trip in the past, emotionally as well as for the landscape, the protagonist takes with who he hopes will be the love of his life. The beautiful photography, along with the great narrative capacity, delicacy and balance brings the viewer in a poetic adventure, in search of self.

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