SWEAT

SWEAT – Poland, Sweden, 2020, 106 min., Drama

Director: Magnus von Horn

Writer: Magnus von Horn

Cast: Magdalena Kolesnik, Julian Swiezewski, Aleksandra Konieczna, Tomasz Orpinski, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Lech Lotocki

Three days in the life of fitness motivator Sylwia Zajac, a social media celebrity surrounded by loyal employees and admirers, who is really looking for true intimacy.

Without a doubt, young, fresh, and effortlessly sexy Sylwia, a famous social media influencer and motivational fitness guru, is on top of her game. Oozing with energy and optimism, the athletic, obsessively self-promoting blonde messiah of fitness leads entire workout classes to ecstasy and self-acceptance, having managed to amass an army of die-hard followers. However, who can believe that deep-seated sadness resides in Sylwia’s soul? For instance, who knows what Sylwia is doing between her posts, apart from posing for glamorous magazines and promoting her sponsors’ products? And, what happens if one of Sylwia’s fans is interested in much more than learning how to burn stubborn fat? — Nick Riganas

Awards and nominations:

• Art Film Festival 2021 – Winner Best Cinematography – Michal Dymek, Nominee Best Film – Magnus von Horn
• Chicago International Film Festival 2020 – Winner Best Feature – Magnus von Horn , Winner Best Art Direction – Jagna Dobesz
• Polish Film Festival 2020 – Winner Best Actress – Magdalena Kolesnik, Winner Best Cinematography- Michal Dymek , Winner Best Director-Magnus von Horn, Winner Best Editing – Agnieszka Glinska, Winner Best Supporting Actress – Aleksandra Konieczna