GOSIA@TOMEK

Why did I choose to make this film? First of all, to prove that real love can conquer (almost) everything. I have never met anyone who loves another person the way Gosia loves Tomek. There is no doubt that all the rehabilitation treatments and the effort Tomek is putting in – under the loving guidance of Gosia – are having an effect. These two are the most inspiring couple I know!
But the story of Tomek and Gosia also bears relevance far beyond their personal experience: An estimated 650 million people worldwide live with one or more disabilities, but only about 45 countries have laws that specifically protect their rights. In Europe, people with disabilities have a guaranteed right to participate in society in various ways, yet in reality, there are often seemingly insurmountable obstacles that prevent them from doing so. We owe it to them – and to all of us – to finally find ways to implement values like dignity, autonomy, equality, and inclusion in everyday life. I hope my film can help to sensitize people for this topic by telling the powerful and very human story about Gosia and Tomek's struggles and enduring love.