Deer

"Deer" follows a young man yearning for approval from a group of older hunters he admires. Eager to impress them, the boy joins them on a hunting expedition. When he successfully shoots a deer, it becomes a catalyst for the loss of his personal sensitivity. Through artistic imagery, symbolizing main character's musician self performing before older musicians, his sensitivity is metaphorically "killed." Confronted by the consequences, the young man embarks on a transformative journey, grappling with the price of conformity and striving to regain his authentic self. "Deer" explores the impact of peer influence and the pursuit of identity.

  • Piotr Smolenski
    Director
  • Marcin Wójcik
    Director
  • Piotr Smolenski
    Writer
  • Piotr Smolenski
    Producer
  • Piotr Smolenski
    Editing
  • Katarzyna Smolenska
    Production Manager
  • Michal Szewczykowski
    Set Manager
  • Jozef Baginski
    Music
  • Dominik Pietraszek
    Music
  • Jozef Baginski
    Key Cast
    "Hunter 1"
  • Dominik Pietraszek
    Key Cast
    "Hunter 2"
  • Andrzej Kollataj
    Key Cast
    "Hunter 3"
  • Slawomir Macias
    Key Cast
    "Hunter 4"
  • Marcin Bogusz
    Key Cast
    "Hunter 5"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Jeleń
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Poland
  • Country of Filming:
    Poland
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Piotr Smolenski, Marcin Wójcik

Director, cinematographer and a scriptwriter.

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