In Ćeba, Poland, Miecia, lovingly referred to as the âQueen,â serves legendary fish, revealing the quiet power of locally owned institutions.
Director: Iga Lis
Runtime: 65
Fest Year: 2026
Every summer the sunny seaside beach destination of Ćeba, Poland, receives around 800,000 visitors. Many make a point to stop at Mieciâs Smokehouse, a smoked fish stand owned and operated for the past 40 years by Miecia, the hard-working and diligent âQueen of Ćeba.â Director Iga Lisâ charming feature debut follows Miecia as she devotes herself to running the stand and managing her small, tight-knit group of employees while pondering her life and legacy. This witty observational portrait captures a woman doing her best to balance the roles of entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, friend, and mentor while also striving to look after her business and personal needs. (MS)