Free the Butterfly

Uwolnić motyla

(fot. TVP)
  • Description
  • Cast and crew
  • Duration: 46’
  • Genre: FACTUAL
  • Resolution: HD
  • Year: 2012

It is a story about Katarzyna Rosicka-Jaczyńska who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis manifesting itself with the inability to move and talk. This terminal disease leads to death within 3-5 years. Despite all odds, Rosicka-Jaczyńska managed to actively live for over 12 years and she wrote two books.

  • Awards:
  • 2015 Minsk International Catholic Festival of Christian Film and Television Programs “Magnificat” – Award for directing

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