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 3
2:00 PM THE COWBOY CAPITAL
2023 | 1h 31min I Documentary I Director: Artur Owczarski
Synopsis: The Cowboy Capital by Artur Owczarski, a captivating documentary exploring the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of Bandera, Texas. The project is a touching documentary about nostalgia for the days of the Wild West narrated by the people of Bandera, who spin a tale of cowboy culture. A tale that tells you about respect for the roots, the attachment to life in the Texas countryside and the preserved values that guide their lives to this day.
4:30 PM SHREDS
2022 | 1h 38 min I Drama I Director: Beata Dzianowicz
Synopsis: Shreds is a simple yet poignant story about the unraveling of family bonds, memory, and physical well-being, showing family lives forever changed by Alzheimer’s disease.
7:00 PM MENScH
2023 | 1h 17 min I Documentary I Director: Pawel Wysoczanski
Synopsis: Mensch by Paweł Wysoczański, which tells the story of Professor Ludwik Hirszfeld. His remarkable life and extraordinary scientific contributions are remembered across the United States, Poland, Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia. The film was shot in these locations.
9:00 PM DOPPELGÄNGER. THE DOUBLE
2023 | 2h 00 min I Drama / Psychological Thriller I Director: Jan Holoubek
Synopsis: This film is a suspense-filled psychological drama with elements of a thriller and a spy movie. The film draws inspiration from the true story of a special agent from Cold-War Poland who assumed the identity of a German woman’s son, creating false family ties to launch a successful espionage career. This gripping narrative explores how global politics can devastate the lives of ordinary people.
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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.
