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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 1
6:30 PM
DESCRIPTION FOUND YEARS LATER | RYSOPIS ZNALEZIONY PO LATACH – FREE OF CHARGE
62 min | Documentary | 2023
Director: Sławomir Rogowski, Stanisław Zawiśliński
Screenplay: Sławomir Rogowski, Stanisław Zawiśliński
Synopsis: This is a documentary about Wojciech Jerzy Has, a singular figure in Polish cinema, known for straddling the line between mainstream and avant-garde while crafting deeply personal, visionary films. His life was marked by artistic triumphs and personal sacrifice, as he prioritized creative expression over conventional roles. Though often on the margins, his work left an enduring imprint on the landscape of Polish cinematography.
8:15 PM
The Saragossa Manuscript | Rękopis Znaleziony W Saragossie
3h 2m/182 min | Fantasy | 1965
Director: Wojciech Has
Screenplay: Tadeusz Kwiatkowski
Cast: Zbigniew Cybulski, Iga Cembrzyńska, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Gustaw Holoubek, Joanna Jędryka, Bogumił Kobiela
Synopsis:
This visually rich Polish classic follows officer Alphonso van Worden through gothic and mystical encounters in 18th-century Spain, unfolding via a hypnotic frame narrative based on Jan Potocki’s novel. Rediscovered by Scorsese and Coppola, it remains one of Poland’s most celebrated films, praised for its layered storytelling and philosophical depth. Zbigniew Cybulski’s charismatic performance anchors a work that continues to inspire cinephiles and filmmakers worldwide.
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.
