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The Austin Polish Film Festival returns for its 21st year, featuring award-winning Polish films that you cannot see anywhere else in Central Texas.
SCHEDULE DAY 2
7:30 PM
KOŚCIUSZKO: A MAN BEFORE HIS TIME (FREE SCREENING)
0h 54m | Biographical Documentary | 2015
Director & Writer: Alex Storozynski
Top Cast: Eric Bembenek, John Koopman, Bill Robling, Steve Edenbo, Magda Mazurek, Brigadier General Theodore Martin, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Prof. James Pula
Cinematographer: Ed Maroney
Composer: David Van Tieghem
Synopsis: A historical portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish military leader and engineer who became a hero of the American Revolution. The film explores his fight for freedom, equality, and human rights, revealing why his ideals remain relevant today.
8:45 PM
PICASSO’S MERMAID | SYRENKA PICASSA
1h 35m | Drama, Comedy | 2026
Director: Janusz Zaorski
Screenplay: Roman Jarosz
Top Cast: Andrzej Seweryn, Magdalena Koleśnik, Maciej Musiał
Cinematographer: Łukasz Gutt
Synopsis: After Mary discovers a mermaid Picasso drew on the wall of her Warsaw apartment, the artwork upends her life and stirs difficult memories for an elderly neighbor who recalls the artist’s 1948 visit.
Buy passes for the 2026 Austin Polish Film Festival HERE.
ABOUT AUSTIN POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
The 2026 Austin Polish Film Festival starts on Thursday, November 5 and goes on through Sunday, November 8, and features a selection of Polish films including historical dramas, comedies, and free documentary screenings. 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.
