Horse Riders

synopsis

A pagan custom takes place alongside the traditional Easter Sunday celebrations in the Polish village of Sternalice. Rough-looking men set aside their work tools, saddle wild horses, and set off on a pilgrimage, filled with humility before God. The documentary’s visual and aural cacophony captures the ancient tradition, creating a stunning visual myth.

biography

Anna Gawlita (1977) is a Polish producer and director. Her focus is the creation of original documentary films. For her production work, she received an award at the Era New Horizons festival in 2008. 

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