The Nixie
Świtezianka
Synopsis
"The Nixie", is a dark folk tale, based on an old Polish legend, immortalized by Adam Mickiewicz in a poem of the same name. It tells the story of a water nymph who takes on a human form to seduce a young man she encounters in the forest. Mesmerized, he makes a vow of love towards her, and the woman transforms back into the nymph to test his love. The young man, who does not know the nymph and woman are the same, succumbs to her mystical beauty and breaks his vow. The nymph then takes her revenge by swallowing him into the lake, where he will eternally remain as his punishment. The film begins in a life-like world and slowly morphs into the fantastical as the line between the real and the mystical blur. A coming-of-age fairy-tale, "The Fairy of Switez Lake" is a modern, seductive, filmic poem with a catchy new wave soundtrack for this timeless cautionary tale.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Bui Ngoc, Mai Bui Ngoc
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Bui Ngoc
- Original Score
- Jarosław Jóźwik, Michał Chęć, Justyna Święs
- Original Title
- Świtezianka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Instytut Adama Mickiewicza - Culture.pl, Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego, Narodowe Centrum Kultury, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Bui Ngoc, Mai Bui Ngoc
Julia Bui Ngoc
Jarosław Jóźwik, Michał Chęć, Justyna Święs
Mai Bui Ngoc
Julia Bui Ngoc, Mai Bui Ngoc
Magda Parol, Marta Szarzyńska
Department Leadership Roster
Paulina Antoniewicz
Production Design
Kamila Czerwińska
Costume Design
Iwona Czapla
Costume Design
Marta Szarzyńska
Producer
Julia Bui Ngoc
Director
Mai Bui Ngoc
Director
Mai Bui Ngoc
Director of Photography
Julia Bui Ngoc
Editor
Mai Bui Ngoc
Editor
Julia Bui Ngoc
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nixie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nixie about?
"The Nixie", is a dark folk tale, based on an old Polish legend, immortalized by Adam Mickiewicz in a poem of the same name. It tells the story of a water nymph who takes on a human form to seduce a young man she encounters in the forest. Mesmerized, he makes a vow of love towards her, and the woman transforms back into the nymph to test his love. The young man, who does not know the nymph and woman are the same, succumbs to her mystical beauty and breaks his vow. The nymph then takes her revenge by swallowing him into the lake, where he will eternally remain as his punishment. The film begins in a life-like world and slowly morphs into the fantastical as the line between the real and the mystical blur. A coming-of-age fairy-tale, "The Fairy of Switez Lake" is a modern, seductive, filmic poem with a catchy new wave soundtrack for this timeless cautionary tale.
Who directed The Nixie?
The Nixie was directed by Julia Bui Ngoc, Mai Bui Ngoc.
Who stars in The Nixie?
The principal cast of The Nixie includes Nikodem Rozbicki, Paula Szpakowska, Patrycja Gacka, Marek Pędowski, Bożena Pędowska.
When was The Nixie released and how long is it?
The Nixie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nixie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nixie was composed by Jarosław Jóźwik, Michał Chęć, Justyna Święs.