Hot milk – Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

The full spectrum of female emotions in the directorial debut of Rebecca Lenkiewicz, co-writer of the Oscar-winning film Ida. Based on the bestselling novel Hot Milk by Deborah Levy, one of the most popular and highly acclaimed contemporary authors, the film transports us to the scorching southern coast of Spain.

It’s an exciting and passionate journey into the depths of female experience, portraying the tension between youth and carefree freedom, and the sense of duty toward loved ones. In the lead roles, a brilliant trio of actresses: British cinema legend Fiona Shaw, Vicky Krieps, known for her roles in Phantom Thread and Corsage and Emma Mackey, star of the cult series Sex Education.

Sofia, an anthropology student, devotes her life to caring for her ailing mother. Hoping to improve her mother’s health and find an effective treatment, she takes her to the coastal Spanish town of Almería. While Rose undergoes therapy at the clinic of the enigmatic healer Dr. Gómez, Sofia spends the sweltering summer days getting to know the locals. Having always lived in service of her mother’s needs, she begins to explore her own desires and enters into a relationship with Ingrid, a mysterious and free-spirited traveler.