TRUST ME
Joanna Ratajczak
SILVER FRAME (Poland)
The Perfect couple of the 21st century - Alicja & Sebastian. Although they have everything; a happy relationship, wonderful kids, money, friends, but Sebastian comes up with a risky experiment.
After 15 years spent together, SEBASTIAN surprises his wife with a radical proposal of opening the relationship to other partners. ALICJA agrees. The couple embark on a turbulent journey with uncertain results. For a long time I accompany Alicja and Sebastian in their bold, tenacious, and at times destructive search for a new form of love. Over time, it becomes clear how difficult it is to get on the path of an unconventional relationship and how difficult it is for us to talk about real needs even with our own partner. Initially, the film tells about the joint, and with time the more and more lonely fight of each of them. About the difficulty of dealing in this new situation with emerging feelings, doubts and needs.
Joanna Ratajczak / IMDb
Polish filmmaker who has lived in Berlin for 20 years. She graduated from the Higher School of Humanities in Pozna and Freie Universität in Berlin. She worked in the media industry for several years. She cooperated with Berlin Radio, Berlin TV, ARD TV or RBB TV. Her program JazzRio! was a Bronze-medal winner at the New York International Radio Program Awards. In 2019 she was awarded a prestigious film programme at the Wajda School, where she developed the Trust ME film project under the guidance of professionals. In 2020, her latest documentary film - VILLAGE LIKE NO OTHER will be released.
Director’s statement
In this film I would like to take a closer look at today's relationships - love today - and chances this feeling has in the fast-paced world of consumption and wide accessibility of goods. What challenges does a long-term and stable relationship have to face in the world of individualism, where we value personal development so much? In a world in which everything is so easily accessible? At a time when we have access to hundreds of potential new partners without even moving from our houses, where all we need to do is to browse their faces on a smartphone? More and more people nowadays, regardless of their age or gender, reject old traditions and question morality and lifestyle of their parents and grandparents. History shows that the concept of multiple partners is nothing new, but has never been so common. What 'modern polyamory’ seeks is to maintain a love relationship with several people at the same time - that is, practically even more love.
Where are we at?
Total Budget: 210.000,00 EUR
Financing in place: 42.000,00 EUR
Sales Agent: none
Territories available: World
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Production Company profile
SILVER FRAME is an independent Production House focused on producing documentaries and features with international potential. SILVER FRAME works with young, aspiring filmmakers from around the world. We seek for stories that appeals to everyone. We offer emotions. Collaborating with Polish and International Partners is our priority. We never stop looking for projects and challenges as both co-producer and executive producer.