Life Feels Good

Film description:

This sparking with optimism story about struggling with illness, compared to such titles as “The Intouchables” or “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”, is something more than just another tale about dealing with life and our own weaknesses. Maciej Pieprzyca in his most mature movie yet, tells a story based on actual events of a disabled from birth Mateusz. He does not however make his illness the central theme of the film. Instead, he clashes two perspectives: the first, medical one, does not leave any doubt as to the boy’s condition, while the other lets us get to know the character’s internal world, learning about his insightfulness and ways of looking at the world. This makes the movie both touching and funny and gives a choice as which version of life we chose to believe in.

About the director:

Born in 1964, Polish director and screenplay writer. His career started with documentaries and television programs, with his feature debut in 2008. Growing up in Silesia, he often portraits it in his films. He shows his homeland on screen, breaking with stereotypes limiting Silesia to a region of poverty and unemployment.

Most important films:

• 2001 “Inferno”
• 2008 “Splinters”
• 2013 “Life Feels Good”

By Agnieszka Mysiak based on www.culture.pl