Exotic Takes Viewers to a Polish Pole Dance Camp to Tell a Female Story of Self-Discovery, Body Confidence
Filming at the camp
Sonja Orlewicz-Zakrzewska wrote and directed Exotic, her debut feature. The film premiered at Tallinn. The production took place during the Exo Stars Camp, where real participants and instructors were present. Its setting is a Polish beach resort.
A writer takes on pole dancing
At the center of the film is a writer who attempts to learn exotic pole dancing. The premise brings her into the world of the camp and its community.
The story follows her effort to discover more about herself. It also considers body confidence and the choice to live without asking permission.
Friendship and belonging
Female friendship and belonging are among the film’s themes. The story pairs those ideas with a setting and activity that may be unfamiliar to some viewers. Exotic may also reach people who would not normally choose a film about pole dancing. Its broader concerns include self-discovery and feeling comfortable in one’s own body.
Key points
- Sonja Orlewicz-Zakrzewska’s debut film premiered at Tallinn.
- Exotic was filmed during the Exo Stars Camp with real participants and instructors.
- The film follows a writer trying to learn exotic pole dancing at a Polish beach resort.
- Its themes include body confidence, female friendship, belonging and self-discovery.