Writer
Former Miss, a retired hairdresser – Elisabeth, with an encouragement from her son, decides to take part in a mature beauty contest. She is scared that she won't be able to go through with it. Especially when she finds out that she will be competing against a rival from the past... The potential title is supposed to give Elisabeth a chance to rebuild her self-esteem and start a new chapter of her life. During the contest Elisabeth discovers her son's secret.
Director
Former Miss, a retired hairdresser – Elisabeth, with an encouragement from her son, decides to take part in a mature beauty contest. She is scared that she won't be able to go through with it. Especially when she finds out that she will be competing against a rival from the past... The potential title is supposed to give Elisabeth a chance to rebuild her self-esteem and start a new chapter of her life. During the contest Elisabeth discovers her son's secret.
Script
Zdzislaw Misiak, known as Dzidek, is the retired king of amusement parks. After his daughter's death his 7 year-old grandson Hugo comes to live with him in one of the left over barracks. In the enchanting surroundings of the amusement park a bond grows between the boy and his grandfather. This helps them both heal wounds caused by their tragic loss. But this cannot last. Soon, they are brought to the attention of the System and the peace of Dzidek-land is disturbed. Hugo is a film about love and the courage to live this life by one's own rules, and to undermine traditional upbringing models in which most of us are still entrapped.
Director
Zdzislaw Misiak, known as Dzidek, is the retired king of amusement parks. After his daughter's death his 7 year-old grandson Hugo comes to live with him in one of the left over barracks. In the enchanting surroundings of the amusement park a bond grows between the boy and his grandfather. This helps them both heal wounds caused by their tragic loss. But this cannot last. Soon, they are brought to the attention of the System and the peace of Dzidek-land is disturbed. Hugo is a film about love and the courage to live this life by one's own rules, and to undermine traditional upbringing models in which most of us are still entrapped.
