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Relapse

Zuzanna is a young sensitive girl who struggles with mental illness.
One sunny afternoon an ordinary walk becomes a terrifying escape. Zuzanna starts the frantic run to save her life and embarks on a journey to discover the painful truth.
Is she going to be alright?

  • Justyna Gabriela Bodzek
    Director
  • Justyna Gabriela Bodzek
    Writer
  • Janet Cornacchia
    Producer
  • Aleksandra Ambrozik
    Key Cast
  • Wacław Bodzek
    key cast
  • Krzysztof Kaczmar
    key cat
  • Francesco Furlan
    Editor
  • Agnieszka Puchalska
    Director of Photography
  • Alicja Smykla
    Music by
  • Joanna Smykla
    Music by
  • Alicja Smykla
    Sound Designer
  • Alicja Smykla
    Script Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Poland
  • Language:
    English, Polish
  • Shooting Format:
    16:9, 4:3
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9, 4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of the West of Scotland
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network

    Official selection
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honorable Mention - Best Cinematography
  • Luleå International Film Festival
    Luleå
    Sweden
    Official Selection
  • Dekho Film Festival
    India
    May 18, 2024
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Justyna Gabriela Bodzek

Justyna Bodzek is a new graduate of Broadcast Production - TV & Radio at the University of the West of Scotland. She grew up in Poland and moved to England at the age of 19 to chase her dreams of discovering new cultures and travelling. Throughout her university course, she worked on several projects. To find her true voice she tried producing, editing, writing and shooting. The short film Relapse is her directorial debut.

Justyna's work is deeply rooted in observing and understanding a complicated human nature. She is mostly interested in scriptwriting, shooting and directing. Justyna is looking for an internship or working opportunity in the filmmaking industry. Her dream is to create show-stopping films that make the viewer reflect on the surrounding world. She is currently building her body of work as a writer.

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Director Statement

This story is the most revealing that I've ever written. It came out of my experience of growing up surrounded by a person who suffers from mental illness.

Inspired by that I created a story that will allow the viewer to delve into the unique schizophrenic world and help with its understanding. "Relapse" explores themes of mental illness and overcoming adversity.