06-09-2013

FNE at Gdynia Film Festival: Traffic Department

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    "Traffic Department", dir. Wojciech Smarzowski "Traffic Department", dir. Wojciech Smarzowski

    GDYNIA: Wojciech Smarzowski explores the dark side of human nature in his box office hit drama based on the real workings of a traffic police officer.

    Traffic Department covers seven days in of the lives of Polish cops, one being framed for a murder he did not commit who will stop at nothing to solve the mystery before it's too late. Smarzowski created a rough and entertaining portrayal of police and the darker side of Warsaw. The cinematographer is Piotr Sobociński Jr. and the set is designed by Joanna Macha. The lead is played by Bartłomiej Topa, accompanied by Marcin Dorociński, Arkadiusz Jakubik, Eryk Lubos, Agata Kulesza, Julia Kijowska, Marian Dziędziel, Iza Kuna, Robert Wabich and Jacek Braciak.

    Traffic is one of the most celebrated productions of the year, already awarded with five Polish Eagles, including best script and actor. Smarzowski is considered one of the most interesting contemporary local filmmakers with a penchant for the dark side - his previous dramas Rose and Evil House both were strong box office titles and were celebrated at the Polish Eagles and during past editions of the Gdynia FF.

    Traffic was shot in early 2012, produced by  Film It in co-production with Agora SA, Telekomunikacja Polską SA and Canal+ with the support of the Polish Film Institute. It premiered on 1 February with 176,732 tickets sold on opening weekend, with over 1 million viewers currently. The distributor is Next Film and the world sales are managed by FILM IT.

    Crew:

    Director: Wojtek Smarzowski
    Script: Wojtek Smarzowski
    DoP: Piotr Sobociński
    Music: Mikołaj Trzaska
    Production manager: Paweł Bareński
    Produced by: FILM IT
    Producers: Dariusz Pietrykowski, Andrzej Połeć
    Co-produceers: Agora S.A., Telekomunikacja Polska, Canal+ Cyfrowy
    Executive producers: Dariusz Pietrykowski, Feliks Pastusiak
    Distributor: Next Film
    World sales: FILM IT

    Cast:

    Cast: Bartłomiej Topa, Julia Kijowska, Arkadiusz Jakubik, Izabela
    Kuna, Jacek Braciak, Eryk Lubos