Austin Polish Film Festival returns for its 19th year featuring award-winning Polish films that you cannot see anywhere else in Central Texas.
SCHEDULE DAY 1
6:30 PM Irena’s Vow
2023 | 2h 01min I War/Drama I Director: Louise Archambault
Synopsis: In this gripping wartime drama, based on a true story, a strong-willed Catholic housemaid risks her life to save Polish Jews from the Nazi war machine. It’s an unforgettable tale of personal sacrifice, courage, and compassion.
9:00 PM SCARBORN
2023 | 2h 00min I Historical/Drama I Director: Paweł Maślona
Synopsis: The movie unfolds in the spring of 1794. General Tadeusz ‘Kos’ Kościuszko (played by Jacek Braciak) returns to Poland with a bold plan: to ignite an uprising against the Russians, rallying both Polish nobility and peasants. SCARBORN is the winner of nine awards, including Best Film at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
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ABOUT AUSTIN POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
The 2024 Austin Polish Film Festival boasts a curated lineup of ten full-feature films and three insightful documentaries. The festival starts on Thursday, November 7th and goes on through Sunday, November 10th. Full schedule HERE. Film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to cast their votes for Audience Award for the festival’s standout film.
APFF’s mission is to build cultural connection between people in Austin and Poland, promote social understanding and tolerance, and provide high quality entertainment through the medium of Polish film.
THIS SCREENING IS A COMMUNITY EVENT
As a nonprofit, it’s part of AFS’s mission to include and empower other local organizations, and Community Events at AFS Cinema are an invitation for audiences to get to know our partners and to help us shine a spotlight on their impactful work.
