HER CALL
TV SERIES
When her ex-con brother reappears in her life, a gambling addict turned therapist is thrust back into the dangerous world of high stakes underground poker.
Her Call film official trailer Directed by Ewa Bielska
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
In every decision we make, there is a game of win and lose played between our soul, and our self…or “I.” No matter what the battle, we stand to win or lose with every outcome. We strive for something greater in the game of life, and in that pursuit comes risk. Life is a gamble and seeking the reward—the glory of existence—is part of our human nature.
HER CALL film is inspired by my own life experiences, decisions, and those of the people who have been a part of my life. I have always been fascinated by the human psyche, our behaviors, and reactions to certain situations. This idea that life is a “gamble” puts us at the poker table every single day. We risk everything, selling our souls, for things we might not need. We push ourselves to the point of breaking, and for what? Through the character Mala, and her search for adrenaline and excitement, Her Call explores the question of what makes life worth living? When is simply existing not enough? What type of person pushes themselves to the brink for their passion, and what happens when that person hits the bottom?
In Mala’s game, there is no winner, and money isn’t a shortcut to happiness. She is coping with real emotional pain, and the spirit of competition—the game played at the poker table—is her release from that pain. For her, it’s not about winning money, it’s about playing the game and that is the source of her addiction.
Mala’s story, the story of a hustler, a gambler, and a woman unpacks a complicated person in an effort to understand our human nature. This is a woman operating in a way that we aren’t accustomed to socially. She is different, and this leads us to a broader understanding of our place in the world, and the identity we choose as opposed to the one placed upon us. Through Mala, audiences will be immersed in an energetic but realistic world of gamblers, casinos, and poker tables. The film is moody and character driven to put the viewer inside Mala’s mind and place them right next to her at the table, as she engages in a high stakes emotional battle.
Win or lose, live or die…it’s Her Call. - Ewa Bielska