Vistula Movie Club: The Art of Unstoppable Vision - A Conversation with Janek

In this special Vistula Film Festival Edition of our podcast, host Olaf sits down with Jan Novak-Zempliński), a passionate photographer and student filmmaker. Janek discusses his journey into the world of cinema, the deep influences behind his work, and the challenges he faced while directing his latest project, Inexorabilis.In this episode, we explore:The "Initial Spark": How attending last year’s festival and seeing his friends' work motivated Janek to transition from a behind-the-scenes volunteer and photographer to a competitive director.Cinematographic Language: Janek shares his philosophy on storytelling - why he believes the screen should do most of the talking rather than the actors - inspired by the painterly style of directors like Ridley Scott.Overcoming Creative Obstacles: A candid look at the difficulties Janek faced during production, which almost led him to back out of the festival, and the lessons he learned about leadership and not taking his crew for granted.The Concept of "Inexorabilis": An explanation of the film’s Latin title, which refers to "unstoppable forces and objects," reflecting the thematic weight of his project.Looking Ahead to Film School: Janek reveals his plans to apply for professional film school and how his time at the Vistula Movie Club has served as an essential "head start." Join us for the premiere! Don’t miss Janek’s film, Inexorabilis, screening along with ten other student productions on May 29th at 2:00 PM in Aula 4 during the Vistula Film Festival.