Apolonia, Apolonia

Apolonia's life seemed like a fairytale when Danish filmmaker Lea Glob first met her in 2009. Armed with her camera, Glob entered the captivating world of the remarkable young artist. Apolonia Sokol was born in an underground theater in Paris and raised in a bohemian artists' community, she embarked on a path filled with creativity and passion. In this intimate documentary, you follow the extraordinary bond between filmmaker and muse over thirteen years, as Apolonia navigates the challenging art world. Her confidence in her talent remains unwavering, but the path is far from easy, let alone fairytale-like. It requires sacrifices, and Apolonia's resilience is repeatedly put to the test. Apolonia, Apolonia unfolds into a powerful story of determination, art, and female empowerment.