Slow Light

Slow Light was written and directed by Kijek / Adamski - that’s Kasia Kijek and Przemek Adamski. Based in Poland, they design and direct animated films where technique and storytelling are inseparable and when you watch their work, you’ll notice how carefully those elements are interwoven.

Take Slow Light, for example, their latest stop-motion short. The animation itself feels alive with meaning. It tells the story of a man whose sight is delayed by seven years, so he experiences life out of sync with the present moment. The film is haunting, beautiful, and intricately crafted and like all their work, it blends visual ingenuity with emotional clarity.

Like all their projects, Slow Light was built from the ground up, with a focus on strong visual concepts, smart use of materials, and a clear narrative arc. From concept through to final render, they handle each stage of production themselves, ensuring every frame feels purposeful and every story lands just right.  I have to admit, on first viewing I found Slow Light a little perplexing but here's the thing: I couldn't stop watching it.  It's a melancholic story and if you're looking for a simplistic happy ending, don't bother (don't get me wrong, I love simplistic happy endings, but that is not what Slow Light is about at all).

At its core, Slow Light explores alienation, memory, and the passage of time - themes deeply rooted in the Polish cultural psyche. The protagonist’s delayed vision, where he only sees the present seven years after it occurs, creates a painful disconnection from the world. He witnesses joy, love, and tragedy long after the moment has passed. This narrative is quietly tragic, mirroring the longing and loss common in many traditional Polish tales.

If you haven't yet seen Slow Light, it’s well worth your time. You're not just watching an animation. You're witnessing how time, memory, and vision can be sculpted by hand. Watch it below.