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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 2
6 PM
VINCI 1
1h 48m/108 min | Comedy | 2004
Director: Juliusz Machulski
Screenplay: Juliusz Machulski, Robert Więckiewicz
Cast: Robert Więckiewicz, J Borys Szyc, Kamilla Baar, Jan Machulski
Synopsis: In Vinci, a clever art heist unfolds as ex-con Cuma recruits his old friend Julian to steal da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine—unaware Julian plans to swap it with a forgery. Set in historic Kraków, the film blends wit, suspense, and shifting loyalties in a tale of deception and artistic intrigue. Robert Więckiewicz shines as Julian, grounding the stylish caper with quiet charisma and emotional depth.
8:15 PM
VINCI 2
2h 00m/120 min | Crime Comedy | 2025
Director: Juliusz Machulski
Screenplay: Juliusz Machulski, Robert Więckiewicz
Cast: Robert Więckiewicz, Borys Szyc, Kamilla Baar
Synopsis: In Vinci 2, master thief Cuma returns to Kraków for one last heist, reuniting his old crew to outsmart a rival gang and reclaim his legacy. As chaos unfolds, a determined Polish cop and a vengeful FBI agent close in, turning the con into a high-stakes game of timing and deception. Blending sharp humor, clever twists, and nostalgic flair, this stylish sequel celebrates the thrill of outwitting the odds.
10:25 PM
TRAINS | pOCIĄGI – FREE OF CHARGE
Q&A with director Maciej Drygas immediately after the film
1h 20m/80 min | Documentary | 2024
Director: Maciej Drygas
Screenplay: Maciej Drygas
Synopsis: In Trains, Maciej Drygas transforms Poland’s railway system into a haunting meditation on memory, movement, and state control. Through personal testimonies, archival sound, and restrained narration, the film reveals how trains—once symbols of progress—became silent witnesses to displacement and surveillance. This quiet yet powerful documentary reimagines ordinary infrastructure as a vessel of emotional and political weight.
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.
