Synopsis

Songs About Love is set in Warsaw, Robert, a musician, meets Alicja, who is a waitress, and happens to overhear her singing in a beautiful voice. Struck by her talent, he proposes a collaboration. But they are both under enormous pressure. Robert is the son of a well-known actor who wants him to succeed. Alicja is a newcomer from a small town, who lacks support from her family and faith in herself. Robert, who lives in his father’s shadow, sees in Alicja’s music a chance to come into his own.

Director’s Statement

Songs about love is a film about power, ambition and love. It is guided by the idea that rebellion against parental authority can legitimise that authority; the stronger the rebellion, the longer it reigns. The road to independence is different – winding through an understanding that defining oneself in spite of another is still to act under their influence. To rid oneself of it takes knowing and accepting oneself. Robert’s story takes this road – his love for Alicja and for their shared musical future serves his struggle against his father, although he is unable to understand this in time.

Tomasz Habowski