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Òpi: Generational Trauma Meets Folk Horror
13 Oct
Summary
- Òpi film explores Polish Kashubian folklore and generational trauma.
- Film features a young woman battling family secrets and nightmares.
- Acquired worldwide rights ahead of Brooklyn Horror Film Festival premiere.
Raven Banner Entertainment has secured worldwide rights for Marta Giec's directorial debut, Òpi, ahead of its international premiere at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. The film is steeped in the ancient beliefs and dark folklore of Poland's Kashubia region.
Òpi follows eighteen-year-old Trina as she navigates a tense household filled with buried secrets and generational trauma, while struggling to break free from her mother. The arrival of her aunt and grandmother blurs the lines between reality, superstition, and disturbing nightmares.
This psychological drama blends folk horror with West Slavic mythology, examining themes of violence and inherited trauma. As truths surface, Trina must fight for her voice in a world where the supernatural may be more than just folklore.
The film premiered at the 51st Polish Film Festival and has garnered significant attention in Poland, with its trailer achieving nearly 400,000 views. The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival runs from October 15-22.
