Woman of...

This film tells the life of Adrzej, who lives with his family in a small town in Poland. He puts all his effort into being a good husband and a good father, but there is a constant discomfort in his life as his body does not reflect his true identity. At a time when Poland is undergoing its transition from communism to capitalism, the film follows Aniela Wesoly on her journey in search of her personal freedom as a trans woman.

'Woman of...' presents the story of a mature trans woman living in Poland, where she does not fit into the social norms of a very traditional family like hers, and where she does not feel safe. Aniela has no right to live as her body demands or to present herself as she is, as the system in which she lives, both legally and socially, still holds outdated ideas about gender recognition.

Two important transitions are narrated: that of Aniela and that of Poland. Polish society has undergone a significant change in the last 40 years since it united to overthrow an oppressive regime. Now that society is completely polarized and resists introducing changes that are already the norm in other parts of the world.

The film, directed by Malgorzata Szumowska and Michal Englert, features numerous transgender individuals who play all kinds of roles, not just trans people.