The Mother of Fireflies
In a dystopian reality where people with genetic defects are eliminated or subjected to ruthless control, Izabela, a pregnant agent of the regime, is conducting an investigation at the home of her…
PolandIn a dystopian reality where people with genetic defects are eliminated or subjected to ruthless control, Izabela, a pregnant agent of the regime, is conducting an investigation at the home of her ex-partner. The man is suspected of hiding an "excluded" child, and his family remains determined to resist the oppressive regime. With each passing moment of the interrogation, the tension escalates as Izabela relentlessly closes in on the members of the household. At the same time, she is forced to confront a secret that could shatter the very foundations of the world she has faithfully served.
- Warsaw Glitch PremiereNo
- Seeking distributionYes
- Filmmaker at the festivalYes
- Open to panel talksYes
Michał Floriańczyk is a film producer and director, a graduate of the Łódź Film School and Creative Director responsible for video production at JAAQOB HOLDING. His YouTube productions have generated more than 150 million views and over half a million subscribers; over the past decade he has applied that expertise in commercial advertising for brands such as L'Oréal, ING, Audi, Lay's, LG and PKP. Films: How to End a Love Story? (2025, producer), Breath by Breath (2023, director), We Were Taught to Cry Without Tears (2022, director), RAF (2021, director).
