Polish Film Festival Perth 2025 I PHOTOSENSITIVE

PHOTOSENSITIVE

ŚWIATŁOCZUŁA

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

PHOTOSENSITIVE

romance, drama I 2025 I Poland

Original Title: ŚWIATŁOCZUŁA

Duration: 93 min

Language: Polish with English subtitles

Director: Tadeusz Śliwa

Cast: Matylda Giegżno, Ignacy Liss, Bartłomiej

Deklewa, Aleksandra Pisula, Kamil Pudlik,

Ada Szczepaniak

A poignant exploration of love, vulnerability, and the courage to be your true self. Enriched by a soulful soundtrack that captures the film’s emotional core, PHOTOSENSITIVE is an unconventional love story that invites viewers to see the world through a different lens.

Agata works with troubled youth, practices freediving, and refuses to let her disability define her. Blind since childhood, she navigates life with unmatched zest and positivity. In contrast, Robert, a renowned photographer, remains emotionally distant and reclusive despite achieving professional success. Their paths unexpectedly cross during a photo session sparking a transformative journey for both. As they grow closer, Robert encourages Agata to confront her fears and expand her boundaries. Agata, in turn, introduces Robert to a world perceived through senses beyond sight.

Featuring outstanding performances by Matylda Giegżno and Ignacy Liss, complemented by an evocative soundtrack featuring Kaśka Sochacka and Kortez, PHOTOSENSITIVE is a moving story that proves love transcends all limitations.

"These are exactly the kinds of love stories that should be made more often." — Movies Room

“Full of charm, emotionally engaging, and featuring a truly wonderful acting duo in the lead roles. Do yourself a favour and go see this little gem — you won’t regret it.” — Kinoblog

TADEUSZ ŚLIWA

Polish director and screenwriter. He graduated in Directing and Film Production from the Faculty of Radio and Television at the University of Silesia in Katowice. His student film "According to Plan" garnered several accolades in 2006, including a nomination for the Golden KANewka at the KAN Film Festival in Wrocław, second prize at the inaugural 'OFF jak gorąco' Off Film Festival in Łódź, an award at the Young and Film Koszalin Debut Film Festival, and the Golden Spire for Best Feature at the 4th Ofensiva International Film Festival in Wrocław. Between 2017 and 2018, Śliwa co-created and directed the political sitcom Ucho Prezesa (The Chairman’s Ear) across all seasons, as well as the theatrical adaptation "Ucho Prezesa czyli SCHEDA" for the 6th Floor Theatre. An esteemed director of commercials and music videos, he has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including a Fryderyk Award for "Początek", a music video produced for the 2018 Męskie Granie concert tour.