description Ida Overview
Ida is a 2013 drama film set in Poland in 1962. A young woman preparing for religious life discovers her Jewish ancestry through her aunt, revealing a hidden history connected to World War II and the German occupation. The narrative centers on a journey into rural Poland to uncover the truth about her family’s past.
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info Ida Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2013 |
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What is Ida about?
Ida follows Anna, a young novice nun in 1962 Poland, who learns from her aunt Wanda that she was born Jewish and named Ida Lebenstein. Their trip into the countryside uncovers what happened to Ida's family during the German occupation.
Why is Ida shot in black and white?
Director Paweł Pawlikowski and cinematographers Łukasz Żal and Ryszard Lenczewski use stark black and white images with a boxy Academy ratio. The style makes the 1960s Polish setting feel austere and composed rather than nostalgic.
Did Ida win an Oscar?
Yes. Ida won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2014 Oscar year, becoming Poland's first winner in that category.
Who is Wanda in Ida?
Wanda Gruz, played by Agata Kulesza, is Ida's aunt and a former state prosecutor. Her hard-drinking, politically compromised life contrasts sharply with Ida's convent upbringing.
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