Dominika Montean-Pańków

Poland

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Dominika Montean-Pańków is a Polish director and screenwriter. A graduate of English Philology from Jagiellonian University and Film Directing from the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, she is currently pursuing a PhD at the prestigious Łódź Film School. Her career, which began in the early 2000s, notably with the documentary Kazimierz otwarty is characterized by a constant exploration of formats. She alternates between documentaries, such as Głos (The Voice) in 2022, and television fiction with O doglądaniu draceny (Caring for a Dracaena). In 2025, her feature film, The Crossroads began its international festival run with selections at the Polish Film Festival in Prague and the Camerimage Festival in Toruń.

Filmography (1) +

🎨 Feature films (1)

2025 – The Crossroads (Skrzyżowanie) Role : Director, Screenwriter
Synopsis : At a crossroads, the life of an 80-year-old retired doctor collides with that of a 24-year-old medical student. This tragic accident shatters the old man’s world, forcing a painful re-evaluation of his past as he faces a future he never envisioned. Amidst guilt, soul-searching, and family tensions, the film dissects the wreck of an existence once thought to be serene and firmly established.

Synopsis : At a crossroads, the life of an 80-year-old retired doctor collides with that of a 24-year-old medical student. This tragic accident shatters the old man’s world, forcing a painful re-evaluation of his past as he faces a future he never envisioned. Amidst guilt, soul-searching, and family tensions, the film dissects the wreck of an existence once thought to be serene and firmly established.

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« Skrzyżowanie (The Crossroads) explores the existential crisis of an 80-year-old retired doctor, unintentionally involved in a car accident that claims the life of a young man. This tragic drama causes his well-organized and happy family life to fall to pieces, forcing him to face an entirely new situation. The film is about the fight to remain true to oneself—a struggle that never ends, even at the twilight of one’s life. Being a decent person for a lifetime is sometimes not enough to ensure a peaceful end. There is always one last battle to win or lose just before the curtain falls. »
Director’s Statement — Dominika Montean-Pańków