SWEAT

Admired by hundreds of thousands of people on social media, Sylwia is a renowned trainer and influencer whose face is familiar to everyone across Poland. Despite the ongoing attention she receives, Sylwia struggles with a deep sadness she tries to hide from the world – at least until she finally bursts into tears in front of her fans live on Instagram. Surprisingly sensitive, filmmaker Magnus von Horn sidesteps judgment and objectification to present a character to us on a human scale.

*Official selection – Cannes Film Festival 2020