"Bez wstydu" was a project years in the making. It is a direct expansion of Marczewski's acclaimed 2006 short film "Melodramat," a film about an erotic fascination between a brother and sister that was itself nominated for a Student Academy Award (Student Oscar). This early recognition gave Marczewski a platform to develop the story into a full-length feature. To refine his script, he collaborated with screenwriter Grzegorz Łoszewski, known for his work on films like "The Debt Collector" (Komornik) and "The Miracle Seller" (Handlarz cudów).
The film also explores xenophobia, as the neo-Nazi subplot allows for a grim look at the casual racism and violence present in the small-town environment. This theme of exclusion (the Romani are outcasts in the town) and being trapped (Irmina is trapped by her family, Anka is trapped by her relationship) is mirrored in the central relationship. Furthermore, it's a film about growing up, or more precisely, the impossibility of doing so in a harmful environment. Director Marczewski stated his intention was not to shock but to tell the story as subtly as possible, avoiding a clear moral judgment from the community to keep the focus on the individuals themselves. Bez Wstydu 2012
The parade was organized by a coalition of LGBTQ+ groups, including the Warsaw Gay Pride Parade Foundation, which had been working tirelessly to promote LGBTQ+ rights in Poland. The event was designed to be a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and self-expression, and it was clear that the organizers had put a lot of thought and effort into making it a special day. "Bez wstydu" was a project years in the making
