King Matt the First
Król Maciuś Pierwszy
Synopsis
Zoja and Lea spend their days running wild in the forest, squabbling charmingly, making potions from wildflowers, and whispering spells into the wind. Published in 1922, the well-known Polish book King Matt the First—a story about a boy who takes over as king after the death of his parents and soon after goes to war—inspires the girls to wonder about current world affairs. With the war looming across the Polish-Ukrainian border, the story once again resonates today.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-16
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaśmina Wójcik
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaśmina Wójcik, Igor Stokfiszewski
- Original Score
- Dominik Strycharski
- Original Title
- Król Maciuś Pierwszy
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Release Date
- 29/04/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Pinot Films, FIXAFILM, Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaśmina Wójcik
Jaśmina Wójcik, Igor Stokfiszewski
Dominik Strycharski
Jakub Wróblewski
Anna Garncarczyk
Marta Dużbabel, Agnieszka Rostropowicz-Rutkowska
Department Leadership Roster
Jaśmina Wójcik
Director
Jaśmina Wójcik
Screenplay
Igor Stokfiszewski
Screenplay
Jakub Wróblewski
Director of Photography
Dominik Strycharski
Original Music Composer
Anna Garncarczyk
Editor
Marta Dużbabel
Producer
Agnieszka Rostropowicz-Rutkowska
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Matt the First
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Matt the First about?
Zoja and Lea spend their days running wild in the forest, squabbling charmingly, making potions from wildflowers, and whispering spells into the wind. Published in 1922, the well-known Polish book King Matt the First—a story about a boy who takes over as king after the death of his parents and soon after goes to war—inspires the girls to wonder about current world affairs. With the war looming across the Polish-Ukrainian border, the story once again resonates today.
Who directed King Matt the First?
King Matt the First was directed by Jaśmina Wójcik.
Who stars in King Matt the First?
The principal cast of King Matt the First includes Not specified.
When was King Matt the First released and how long is it?
King Matt the First was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for King Matt the First?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Matt the First was composed by Dominik Strycharski.