

Apolonia, Apolonia
Overview
When Danish filmmaker Lea Glob first portrayed Apolonia Sokol in 2009, she appeared to be leading a storybook life. The talented Apolonia was born in an underground theater in Paris and grew up in an artistsâ communityâthe ultimate bohemian existence. In her 20s, she studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, one of the most prestigious art academies in Europe. Over the years, Lea Glob kept returning to film the charismatic Apolonia and a special bond developed between the two young women.
Top Cast

Apolonia Sokol
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Oksana Shachko
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Alexandra Tlolka
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Hervé Breuil
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Stefan Simchowitz
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Mike White
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Lea Glob
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Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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