SYNOPSIS
Joko is a young man supporting his entire family on a dead end factory job. One day on his way to work, someone jumps on his back, and orders him to transport them around the city. At first, he rebels against this humiliation, but relents under peer pressure and the promise of money. This new work slowly dominates him, mentally and literally, physically overcomes him. „JOKO” is a grotesque vision of the eternal exploitation and domination of man over man, full of absurd and macabre humor.
CREW
Directed by: Izabela Plucińska
Written: Izabela Plucińska, Justyna Celeda
Storyboard: Marta Magnuska
Music: Aliaksandr Yasinski
Sound: Michał Fojcik
Editing: Nikodem Chabior
Animation: Izabela Plucińska, Martin Pertlíček, Karolina Gołębiowska
Puppets, Props: Katarzyna Mierzejewska, Karolina Gołębiowska, Małgorzata Borowiec, Dominika Wyrobek,
Anna Molska, Susanna Jerger
Compositing: Tomasz Siwiński
3D backgrounds: Rafał Pietrowicz, Yann Jouette
Supervising Producer: Maks Piłasiewicz
Line Producer: Grzegorz Skorupski
Production Assistant: Dominika Krysiewicz, Martyna Bochniak
Producers: Piotr Szczepanowicz, Grzegorz Wacławek
Co-Producers: Paulina Ratajczak, Karsten Matern, Martin Vandas
Making off: Tomasz Tomaszewski
Interview: Tadeusz Gałka
Film co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, Medienboard & Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, Státní Fond Kinematografie
AWARDS
BIO
IZABELA PLUCIŃSKA lives and works in Berlin. She is an animator and director. Izabela Plucinska has developed her own technique for creating animated films: she films figures that she herself makes from clay and plasticine. Thanks to the developed, special way of animation, the director manages to achieve the effect of smooth penetration of colors and even „painting” with plasticine.
FILMOGRAPHY
- Outside 2023
- 98 kg 2021
- Portrait en pied de suzanne 2019
- Sexy laundry 2015
- Liebling 2013
- Afternoon 2012
- Esterhazy 2009
- Jam session 2004
INTERVIEW
MAKING OFF
ARTWORKS
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Animoon is a group of enthusiastic and experienced creative animation producers from Poland with an extensive portfolio of works in various formats.
In 2023, Animoon celebrates its 10th anniversary, and since the beginning, the studio has received over 200 awards from animation festivals and industry events, including the Cartoon Tribute award for European Producer of the Year 2022 for the minority co-production 'Even Mice Belong in Heaven’.
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Las Sztuki Foundation, based in Poland, is dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts through film production. It has co-produced projects like „Hair Story” and the animated film „Portrait of Suzanne.” The foundation collaborates with institutions like Munk Studio – Polish Filmmakers Association and is involved in producing animations, documentaries, and short films.
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Maur Film, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is an animation studio known for producing critically acclaimed films like “Daughter” and “Electra” by Daria Kashcheeva. The studio has premiered numerous award-winning animated shorts and features, often focusing on emotional and complex narratives. Maur Film is actively involved in co-productions with international studios and participates in major film festivals such as Cannes and Annecy. Their projects span various genres, including live-action, documentary, and educational films
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Clay Traces, founded by renowned animator Izabela Plucińska, was a Berlin-based animation studio known for its unique use of clay animation. Plucińska, a Polish animator, directed and produced several acclaimed films through Clay Traces, including „Jam Session,” which won a Silver Bear at the Berlinale, and „Esterhazy,” an adaptation of a picture book.
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Pomerania Film is a Szczecin-based film fund and studio known for supporting and producing a wide range of film projects. They have facilitated the creation of feature films, short films, and documentaries, participating in both local and international festivals. Notable productions include „Apolonia, Apolonia” and the short film „JOKO,” which premiered at major film festivals such as Annecy and Krakow. Pomerania Film continues to back innovative film projects through its funding competitions, contributing to the growth of the film industry in the West Pomeranian region.
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The Academy of Art in Szczecin, established in 2010, is a public university offering diverse programs in visual arts, design, and music. Maintains strong ties with the creative industry, helping graduates achieve successful careers in art and design.
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The Polish Film Institute (PISF), is a state-run organization dedicated to supporting the development of Polish cinematography. PISF provides comprehensive support for film production, education, and the promotion of film culture, both domestically and internationally.
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Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, based in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany, provides funding and support for film and new media projects within the Berlin-Brandenburg region. It plays a pivotal role in promoting the media industry by facilitating international collaborations and hosting industry events
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Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM) is a German federal authority responsible for cultural and media policy. It also promotes cultural education and international cultural cooperation. Notably, BKM funds the German Film Awards, supports small cinemas, and maintains a national register of valuable cultural assets.
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Státní fond kinematografie, (Czech Film Fund) is the central institution supporting filmmaking in the Czech Republic. It administers production incentives and provides funding across all stages of film production, distribution, and promotion, including support for domestic film festivals and the digitization of cinemas.