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Austin Polish Film Festival returns for its 20th year featuring award-winning Polish films that you cannot see anywhere else in Central Texas.

SCHEDULE DAY 4

2 PM
IT’S NOT MY FILM | TO NIE MÓJ FILM 
1h 39m / 99 min | Comedy/Drama | 2024
Director: Maria Zbąska
Screenplay: Maria Zbąska, Kazimierz Zbąski
Cast: Zofia Chabiera,Marcin Sztabiński, Mariusz Saniternik
Synopsis: In Maria Zbąska’s debut feature, an estranged couple embarks on a wintry 400-kilometer hike along Poland’s Baltic coast in a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. As snow and silence expose emotional rifts, Wanda quietly reclaims her voice while Janek clings to control. Blending dry humor and poetic visuals, the film offers a fresh, intimate look at love on the brink.

3:50 PM
OPERATION POPE | ZAMACH NA PAPIEŻA
Q&A with the main lead, Morgane Polanski immediately after the film
2h 3m / 123 min | Drama | 2025
Director: Władysław Pasikowski
Screenplay: Władysław Pasikowski
Cast: Bogusław Linda, Karolina Gruszka, Ireneusz Czop
Synopsis: Operation Pope is a gripping Cold War thriller that delves into the covert forces behind the 1981 attempt on Pope John Paul II’s life. Elite operative Bruno is assigned to erase evidence and silence the assassin, navigating a tense web of espionage and moral reckoning. With standout performances and emotional depth, the film reveals the human cost of geopolitical intrigue.

6:10 PM
FRANZ
Q&A with the main lead, Idan Weiss immediately after the film
2h 7m / 127 min | Period Drama/Biography | 2025
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay: Marek Epstein, Agnieszka Holland
Cast: Idan Weiss, Peter Kurth, Jenovéfa Boková
Synopsis: Agnieszka Holland’s Franz traces Kafka’s life from Prague to his early death, blending historical realism with modern reflection. The film explores his complex relationships and the enduring relevance of his work, framed by visual nods to his surreal legacy. Both intimate and politically charged, it’s a meditation on identity, repression, and literature’s power to challenge the status quo.

9:05 PM
MUNK STUDIO SHORTS / STUDIO MUNKA FILMY KRÓTKOMETRAŻOWE – FREE
Followed by Q&A with the student directors

THE STRANGERS CAME
Directed by Bartosz Brzezinski 
Right before Christmas, strange things start happening at the widow’s house, who was married to a local organist. Muddy footprints left in the house, mysterious shadows and strange sounds make Bogusia increasingly believe that they could be signs from her tragically deceased husband. She experiences paranormal phenomena that intensify her unresolved grief.

THE BORDER
Screening time: Sunday, November 9 (30 min)
Directed by Maria Magriel
The film tells the story of a girl who must make a difficult decision to save her family. Oksana, a Ukrainian woman, has been working in Poland for five years. Wanting to strengthen her family bonds, she decides to bring her children to live with her. At the border, she encounters problems — the children insist on taking their canary with them.

Buy passes for the 2025 Austin Polish Film Festival HERE.

ABOUT AUSTIN POLISH FILM FESTIVAL

The 2025 Austin Polish Film Festival starts on Thursday, November 6 and goes on through Sunday, November 9. and present a rich selection of Polish films — from comedies and dramas to thrillers and historical narratives. Full schedule HERE.

APFF’s mission is to build cultural bridges between people in Austin and Poland and increase awareness of the cultural diversity of Austin.