‘The Book of Wonder’, written by Magdalena Franczuk (Photography graduate from our film school), is a visual story comprised of 10 chapters. The book is based on the life and adventures of Franciszek Leon Madaleyski – a forgotten 20th century traveller, who was interested in seeking out esoteric events around the world. Each chapter in ‘The Book of Wonder’ is inspired by a different adventure concerning Madaleyski. Throughout the book there are numerous references to Madaleyski. Who is this secretive writer and traveller? An enigmatic figure or just the author’s alter ego? The answer should be sought out by reading ‘The Book of Wonder’.

The majority of the team behind the book (photographer, set-designer, costume-designer, make-up artist, production managers) will be present during the meeting at the Museum of Cinematography. The graphic designer, translator and actors (who took part in the various photo shoots) will also be present. Amongst them you will find students and graduates from out film school, namely: Joanna Zagórska, Karolina Krawczyńska, Krzysztof Rogucki, Magdalena Żak, Marianna Zydek, Oskar Stoczyński, Paulina Walendziak, Wojciech Lato and Sabina Karwala. The discussion will be hosted by Kuba Mikurda, a philosopher and film critic.

Concept, director, photographer, collages, text: Magdalena Franczuk
Graphic designer: Bartłomiej Talaga
Set-designer: Barbara Ferlak
Production managers: Wojciech Rodak, Tomasz W. Michałowski
Cast in the role of Victoria in many of the chapters: Anna-Maria Jarosik

During the two years in which ‘The Book of Wonder’ was created, over 100 people took part in the project. A larger number of those were students and graduates from our film school.
Partners: Museum of Cinematography in Łódź, Łódzkie Centrum Filmowe, Fundacja Nomina Rosae – Ogród Kultury Dawnej.