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5.2 / 10(8 votes)IMDb20231h 33m$3.5M Worldwide GrossPoland

I Believe in Santa

Uwierz w Mikołaja

Synopsis

Due to a violent snowstorm, Agnieszka is cut off from the rest of the world in a charming mountain cottage, and a mysterious and handsome man in a Santa Claus suit appears on her way. Five-year-old Zosia and her mother, despite their poor financial situation, are trying to prepare a traditional family Christmas Eve, and they can be helped by Robert – a lonely policeman on Christmas duty who, out of pure need of his heart, wants to do something good for someone. This magical time is also a chance for a man to spend Christmas again with his old love - provided, of course, the woman in his life finds a moment of peace, taking care of the crazy and unpredictable residents of the "Happy End" nursing home.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3.5M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anna Wieczur
Screenplay & Story
Ilona Łepkowska
Original Score
Bartosz Chajdecki
Original Title
Uwierz w Mikołaja
Country of Origin
Poland
Spoken Languages
Polish
Runtime
1h 33m
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Production Studios
MTL Maxfilm, Artrama

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anna Wieczur

Screenplay & Story

Ilona Łepkowska, Ryszard Zatorski, Magdalena Witkiewicz

Original Score & Music

Bartosz Chajdecki

Director of Photography

Jarosław Żamojda

Film Editing

Marceli Majer

Producers

Tadeusz Lampka, Ilona Łepkowska

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Magdalena Witkiewicz

Department Leadership Roster

Tadeusz Lampka

Producer

Anna Wieczur

Director

Ilona Łepkowska

Ilona Łepkowska

Producer

Jacek Mozolewski

Costume Design

Jarosław Golec

Stunt Coordinator

Joanna Anastazja Wójcik

Production Design

Anna Męczyńska

Costume Design

Marceli Majer

Editor

Jarosław Żamojda

Director of Photography

Bartosz Chajdecki

Original Music Composer

Ilona Łepkowska

Ilona Łepkowska

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Believe in Santa

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Believe in Santa about?

Due to a violent snowstorm, Agnieszka is cut off from the rest of the world in a charming mountain cottage, and a mysterious and handsome man in a Santa Claus suit appears on her way. Five-year-old Zosia and her mother, despite their poor financial situation, are trying to prepare a traditional family Christmas Eve, and they can be helped by Robert – a lonely policeman on Christmas duty who, out of pure need of his heart, wants to do something good for someone. This magical time is also a chance for a man to spend Christmas again with his old love - provided, of course, the woman in his life finds a moment of peace, taking care of the crazy and unpredictable residents of the "Happy End" nursing home.

Who directed I Believe in Santa?

I Believe in Santa was directed by Anna Wieczur.

Who stars in I Believe in Santa?

The principal cast of I Believe in Santa includes Teresa Lipowska, Aleksandra Grabowska, Agnieszka Więdłocha, Cezary Żak, Lena Schimscheiner.

When was I Believe in Santa released and how long is it?

I Believe in Santa was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

How much did I Believe in Santa make at the box office?

I Believe in Santa grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for I Believe in Santa?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I Believe in Santa was composed by Bartosz Chajdecki.

Is I Believe in Santa based on a book or true story?

I Believe in Santa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Magdalena Witkiewicz".

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Believe in Santa?

I Believe in Santa holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).