Winter
Zima
Synopsis
A cat lover, Jesus leaving the cross and Christmas carollers holding pitchforks are set against a snowy and icy scenery. ‘Zima’, a psychodelic journey to a small fishing village, collects as if in a lens the behaviour, customs and vices of the Polish provinces. In this small community, different views, the behaviour of people and animals and their mutual relations clash like ice floes on a lake. Maintained in the convention of magic realism, this animation is like a horror playing out to the accompaniment of barking dogs and a punk metal music score.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nina Michnik
Anka (voice)
Anna Pyrka
Anka (voice)
Bartosz Bielenia
Łukasz (voice)
Stanisław Jaskułka
Gnarled Stick (voice)
Magdalena Zawadzka
Krystyna (voice)
Wojciech Wysocki
Old Coat (voice)
Mateusz Kmiecik
Mareczek (voice)
Marek Beylin
Neighbour 1 (voice)
Grzegorz Ryżyński
Neighbour 2 (voice)
Tymon Jankowski
Boy 1 (voice)
Janusz Komorowski
Boy 2 (voice)
Maciej Malec
Boy 3 (voice)
Maurycy Stankiewicz
Boy 4 (voice)
Mauri Sxnchez
Boy 5 (voice)
Bartosz Woch
Boy 6 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomasz Popakul
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomasz Popakul
- Original Title
- Zima
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Yellow Tapir Films, EC1 Łódź
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomasz Popakul
Tomasz Popakul
Tomasz Popakul
Marcin Podolec, Wiktoria Podolec
Department Leadership Roster
Tomasz Popakul
Editor
Tomasz Popakul
Director
Tomasz Popakul
Writer
Marcin Podolec
Producer
Wiktoria Podolec
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter about?
A cat lover, Jesus leaving the cross and Christmas carollers holding pitchforks are set against a snowy and icy scenery. ‘Zima’, a psychodelic journey to a small fishing village, collects as if in a lens the behaviour, customs and vices of the Polish provinces. In this small community, different views, the behaviour of people and animals and their mutual relations clash like ice floes on a lake. Maintained in the convention of magic realism, this animation is like a horror playing out to the accompaniment of barking dogs and a punk metal music score.
Who directed Winter?
Winter was directed by Tomasz Popakul.
Who stars in Winter?
The principal cast of Winter includes Nina Michnik, Anna Pyrka, Bartosz Bielenia, Stanisław Jaskułka, Magdalena Zawadzka.
When was Winter released and how long is it?
Winter was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 26m.