"Arena", director: Martin Rath
A young man goes to the Bieszczady Mountains in southern Poland. Captivated by their allure and ferocity, he decides to test himself and become a part of this harsh world. But entry there comes at a price. The debut by Martin Rath, the German director, creates an atmosphere of mystery and ambiguity in Poland. Excellent cinemaphotography by Bartosz Świniarski and the role by Marcin Kowalczyk (Jesteś Bogiem) make this one of the best short films of 2013.
Co-production: Isyrius
