The Winds of Autumn

I've always loved love stories set in Victorian times. Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors, and there is just something... irresistible to those romances. After all, there is a reason why people still search for them, right?

However, as lovely as romance can be sometimes, we can't ignore the fact that most of the time, love stories end up tragically. Either someone dies or gets their heart broken. To go even further... romance can be toxic and dangerous, and so, I couldn't help but want to write a story about the dangers romantic love can cause. How our obsession to love and be loved by a certain person can actually end up in a sick experience. Our protagonist, probably the most charming girl someone could ever meet, goes through a hellish experience that will forever change her as the absence of the one she loves sends her through a path of depression and isolation that not only affect her but the ones around her. And, I could even say that part of the story, is inspired by real events. I won't elaborate on that. I'll only say that the emotions are real... and that I think this is the kind of romantic story more people need to see, not to inspire them, but to work as a cautionary tale.

A FEW REVIEWS...

"Currently, we're shining a spotlight on the work of the incredibly talented Jerzy P. Suchocki, a prolific screenwriter who captivated us with a period piece set in Victorian England, exploring the love affairs of two women. The story authentically captures the essence of that era, and the romantic entanglements of the characters are intricately woven into the historical backdrop.

The protagonist, Alice, and her friend Daisy Jane, are two young and beautiful women eagerly anticipating the arrival of great love in their lives. Jerzy introduces the script with a depiction of a small gathering, a party where the two girls attract the attention of various men. For Alice, there's John, a charming young gentleman with a well-paying job that unfortunately keeps him away from town for weeks and sometimes even months at a time. Despite Alice's feelings for him, their relationship doesn't unfold as she anticipated, with John being mostly absent from the narrative. Alice waits for him, idealizing their relationship, and soon succumbs to depression, hinting at a potentially bleak outcome. While the script's ending may become increasingly apparent as you read, the central focus of the story lies in Alice's evolution. It's a character-driven plot, and Jerzy proves to be a master at creating compelling characters.

The emotions conveyed in this film are pure and easily evoke empathy." - Wallachia International Film Festival