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The Lost Town of Switez

Kamil Polak
2010 | 19 min

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In 19th-century Poland, a traveller loses his way in the forest one stormy night. He witnesses the last days of a medieval town under attack by ruthless warriors. The grandiose tale of The Lost Town of Switez is carried along by the music of Irina Bogdanovitch. Kamil Polak has used advanced computer-assisted animation techniques to create a rich visual universe inspired by religious iconography and Polish romantic painting. The film was screened at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Visual Effects Award
    Sichuan TV Festival, Chengdu
    2011
  • Best Animation
    International Film Festival, Naoussa
    2011
  • Best Short Animated Film (from 10 to 50 min)
    Golden Kruker- International Animation Film Festival, Sofia
    2011
  • Best Animation
    New York City Short Film Festival, New York
    2011
  • Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers' Award
    World Festival of Animated Film, Varna
    2011
  • Best Animation Short- with a cash prize of $2,000 USD
    International Short Film Festival, Palm Springs
    2011
  • « Jean-Luc Xiberras » Award for a first film
    International Animated Film Festival, Annecy
    2011
  • Silver Hobby-Horse for Best Animated Film
    International Film Festival, Cracow
    2011
  • Pulcinella Award for Best Short Film
    Cartoons on the Bay, Rome
    2011
  • First Award- Best Short Film
    International Film Festival, Las Palmas
    2011