‘Under the Volcano’ Director Damian Kocur Takes on Contemporary Poland, Stereotypes and Historical Trauma in ‘La Manche’ as Oma Inge Film and Les Contes Modernes Come on Board (EXCLUSIVE)

Sep 10, 2026 12:56pm PT ‘Under the Volcano’ Director Damian Kocur Takes on Contemporary Poland, Stereotypes and Historical Trauma in ‘La Manche’ as Oma Inge Film and Les Contes Modernes Come on Board (EXCLUSIVE)

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Polish director Damian Kocur is ready for “La Manche.”

Presented at the Venice Production Bridge and produced by Kijora Film, the film will be co-produced by Germany’s Oma Inge Film and France’s Les Contes Modernes. 

Kocur is behind Venice premiere “Bread and Salt” and “Under the Volcano,” selected as the Polish Oscar submission in 2024.  

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