THE ACCIDENT

POLISH TITLE: WYPADEK

In 2008, two well-known automotive journalists, Jarosław Zabiega and Maciej Zientarski, had a serious car accident. The first died on the spot, the other was badly injured, miraculously survived, and then he was charged with accidental killing of his colleague. The documentary shows the long process of Maciej’s reconciliation with the new situation where he, who was recognized by everyone just a while ago, has now become persona non grata. Supported by Magda, his girlfriend, he is trying to get back to normal life.

GENRE:
documentary
RUNNING TIME:
52'
YEAR:
DIRECTING:
Anna Więckowska
SCRIPT:
Anna Więckowska
DOP:
Adam Fręśko
EDITOR:
Beata Barciś
PRODUCTION:
Telewizja Polska S.A.

Anna Więckowska »

A graduate of Italian studies at the University of Warsaw (1990) and of a oneyear course for journalists and TV producers at the Television Academy (1996). In 1992-94 she was a journalist of ‘Życie Warszawy’, since 1995 she has been working for the Polish Television. A producer of more than 100 reportages, among others, for Ekspres Reporterów and the Małe ojczyzny series as well as documentaries: Tomek W. (2004), Trzeci wiek (2006), Kupujesz to? (2006). A festival award winner, among others, in Chelyabinsk, Canton (Guangzhou) and Poznan.
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