Unemployed Polish language teacher Marcin wants to start a better life and forget about his ex-girlfriend Kasia, so he decides to move out of Łódź. He spends his last night in the city wandering through his hometown and drinking with his buddies. Unfortunately – he soon loses his phone, which is surprisingly recovered by… Kasia. Discover the present-day Łódź and the storyline of one of the most interesting films of the decade!
The suite’s uniquely arranged sleeping area, designed in cream, warm colors will ensure you enjoy a relaxing and restful sleep. The large wallpaper depicting the famous Łódź Kaliska railway station is anything but accidental here. It was from this station that at about 5:23 Marcin had to catch the train to Warsaw.
The apartment has a kitchenette equipped i.a. in a coffee machine, kettle and crockery. The modernist furniture, 32-inch TV with LED technology, air conditioning and large bathroom with a shower cabin are a guarantee of a comfortable stay. If you like modern design and intense film plotlines, this is your dream apartment. A special delight for fans of Piotr Szczepaśski is the director’s autograph in our guest book.
The room is located in the attic (the 4th floor), where the characteristic slants are at the lowest point approx. 1.5 meters high.
The movie Aleja Gówniarzy is a 2007 Polish drama directed by Piotr Szczepański. The protagonist tries to find meaning in life and love in an urban setting.
Director Piotr Szczepański explained that the film's title is a deliberate play on words. He wanted to juxtapose the concept of "gówniarze" as young people searching for meaning in life with the name of Łódź's Włókniarzy Avenue. It's an artistic metaphor for immaturity and freedom of choice.
The action of "Aleja Gówniarzy" takes place over several hours of one night. The protagonist returns to Łódź and meets an old girlfriend, who leads him through various urban situations.
The film was set in many landmarks in Łódź. The film crew shot scenes not only on Włókniarzy Avenue, but also on Piotrkowska Street, at Komuny Paryskiej Square, and near the Łódź Fabryczna train station.
"Aleja Gówniarzy", was one of Szczepański's first feature-length projects. The director brought a personal perspective on his generation of peers to the film.
The soundtrack features songs by artists associated with Łódź and the alternative scene, such as Cool Kids of Death, 19 Wiosen (19 Springs), L.Stadt, NOT, and O.S.T.R., adding an urban rhythm and atmosphere to the production.
The film depicts the city as a post-industrial space with a history and a changing identity. It also provides a commentary on the reality of contemporary Łódź.
The film was promoted as the first film about Łódź since Andrzej Wajda's "The Promised Land," showing the city from the perspective of young people's nightlife.
