Anna, an orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to take her vows when she’s sent to visit Wanda, her aunt and only living relative. A cynical, hard-drinking Communist Party judge, Wanda reveals that Anna’s real name is Ida and that her parents were Jews murdered during the Nazi occupation. So the two embark on an unusual journey through the wintry countryside to unearth their family’s dark history. An astonishing work, both graceful and haunting, the film’s beautiful black-and-white imagery is so artfully composed that every frame belongs in an exhibition. Ida is vibrant and intimate, a subtle portrait of two fascinating, contrasting women: the sheltered Ida, who is exploring her faith, and Wanda, who—having seen the worst of humanity—has no faith left.
Oscars 2015 - Nominations for Best Cinematography & Best Foreign Lanaguage Film
Golden Globes 2015 - Nominated - Best Foreign Language Film
London Film Festival, 2013 - Best Film
Polish Film Awards, 2014 - Best Film, Best Director (Pawel Pawlikowski), Best Actress (Agata Kulesza)
Cert: PG13 / Language: Polish
