Simple Desires is an emotionally charged tale of a family fracturing under the strain of life’s disappointments. An artistic woman, a husband who turns to crime to make ends meet, and a son led wayward by teenage lust struggle in this story set against the backdrop of an unknown Polish city.

2011

Directed by Marek Stacharski

85 minutes

Awards and Festivals

• “9th IFF Tofifest”, Polish selection, Torun Poland, June 2011
• “Film Summer in Lagow”, Polish selection, Lagow Poland, July 2011
• “Summer Frames”, Polish selection, Cieszyn Poland, July 2011
• “Summer Film Academy”, Polish selection, Zwierzyniec Poland, August 2011
• “IFF Full Lenght”, Polish selection, Lublin Poland, November 2011 – First Award Grand Prix
• “East End Film Festival”, official selection, London UK, July 2012
• “International Sopot Film Festival”, official selection, Sopot Poland, July 2012
• “Quest Europe International Film Festival”, special screening, Zielona Góra July 2012