The Crooked Heads

Director: Jakub Krzyszpin
Script: Jakub Krzyszpin
Producer: Agata Golańska
Cast: Krystian Kanclerz, Artur Kujawa, Dorian Zypper, Maria Dakszewicz, Jakub Krzyszpin

Polska 2025
8’25”

A forgotten Polish neighborhood drowns in the haze of coal mine smoke. A young man shaves his head, dons a tracksuit, and faces his brother’s shadow and the weight of his past.

Jakub Krzyszpin

born August 1, 2001, in Bytom, Poland. An artist, director, and student of the Animated Films and Special Effects Department at the Polish National Film School in Lodz. His work is often brought to life by dynamic drawings that enhance the visual storytelling of his films. Jakub’s films have been recognized at international festivals, with Scratch (2023) selected for the 46th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) in Greece, while Inertness (2021) won “Best Super-Short Film” award at the 21st MONSTRA Animation Festival in Portugal.