The film was shot by Wojciech Staroń, a lecturer at the Cinematography Department and edited by Milenia Fiedler, Lodz Film School Rector and lecturer at the Editing Faculty of our school. The competition screening in Greek Thessaloniki was the international premiere of the film.

Film synopsis: 14 men enter the novitiate of the Jesuit Order. There they are cut off from the world for two years. They almost live their lives like hermits with no money, access to phones, or the Internet. They cannot even contact their friends. For this, they are subjected to many tests. During this time they have to face the decision whether religious life is their lifelong choice.

"The Voice" was among 12 selected films from around the world.
The international jury honoured the film with the main prize - Golden Aleksander.

The jury statement reads: Through the stories of several young men preparing to enter the priesthood, director Dominika Montean-Pańków delivers an intimate examination of the quest to find one’s place in the world. The beautifully nuanced cinematography captures the seemingly mundane moments of everyday rituals as well as the challenges of life defining choices. Through the stories of several young men preparing to enter the priesthood, Director Dominika Montean-Pańków delivers an intimate examination of the quest to find one’s place in the world. This glimpse inside the seldomly seen world of Jesuit novitiates delves into universal themes of faith and identity with deep introspection, subtle humor and grace. Thessaloniki IDF, organized since 1991, is an international event focused on documentary cinema, which aims to review and promote the latest and most important international films.

Information about the award: filmfestival.gr/en

Congratulations for the Award!