Event Info
Director: Julia Kowalski, France/Poland, 2025, 95', French, Polish with English subtitles
Abertoir presents Her Will Be Done, a searing tale of a young woman’s slow reclamation of power in equal amount realism and fantasy. Powerful performances from newcomer Maria Wróbel and genre-favourite Roxane Mesquida play out against the dour greys of patriarchy and repression in Julia Kowalski’s contemporary folk horror.
Nawojka (Maria Wróbel), 20, dreams of escaping her harsh life working at the family farm. Under the influence of the free-spirited Sandra (Roxane Mesquida), Naw experiences trance-like episodes and strange powers, just like her dead mother before her…
'a tale of transgressive women in unwelcoming places, and what it takes to survive.' - Screen International
⭐Directors' Fortnight Audience Award and Queer Palm Nominee at Cannes Film Festival 2025
🏆Special Mention (International Competition) at the 2025 New Horizons International Film Festival
This year marks the 24th edition of WOW, celebrating the very best of Welsh and world cinema. From 25-28 March 2026, we’ll bring the magic of film to our festival ‘home,’ Aberystwyth. We’ll showcase a rich variety of films that highlight local talent and global stories. Join us as we celebrate 25 incredible years of WOW and the power of cinema to connect and inspire.
** Get the WOW Pass HERE : Buy a Festival Pass for £80 to have access to every WOW screening at the Arts Centre **
Pass includes all films and events taking place at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre except for the screening of 'Little Amelie' - as part of Abercon - on March 14. The events taking place at Arad Goch must also be booked separately. Please let Box Office know your preferred seat and if you have any access needs, when booking a festival pass.
