{"id":11902,"date":"2024-05-16T17:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T15:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/?p=11902"},"modified":"2024-06-03T18:43:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T16:43:33","slug":"new-york-polish-film-festival-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/2024\/05\/16\/new-york-polish-film-festival-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Polish Film Festival 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>May 30 &#8211; June 1, 2024<\/strong><br><strong>Online June 2- 16, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scandinavia House<\/strong><br>58 Park Ave<br>New York, NY 10016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/2021-04-27_15-29-48-300x74-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11923\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nypff.com\"><strong>The New York Polish Film Festival<\/strong><\/a> will celebrate its 19th Anniversary. It is the only annual film festival presenting and promoting Polish cinema on the East Coast.&nbsp;The New York Polish Film Festival brings a variety of films to hundreds of viewers in the New York City Metropolitan area, at theaters and online for almost two decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year is coming back at&nbsp;Scandinavia House&nbsp;with seven features and shorts that reflect the best of Polish filmmaking today. Among these is &#8222;As It Was&#8221; is a short film directed by Damian Kocur and Anastasia Solonevych, focusing on the poignant experiences of a young woman who has been living in Berlin since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. and Maciej Hamela&#8217;s &#8222;In the Rearview,&#8221; which was shortlisted for the &#8222;Best Documentary&#8221; Academy Award. The festival showcases the growing number of female filmmakers working in Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/3-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11908\" style=\"width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/3-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/3-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/3-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>ZIELONA GRANICA | 147&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>GREEN BORDER<\/strong><br>DIR. AGNIESZKA HOLLAND<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H3RG0f0M1i4&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><br><strong>&#8222;Green Border,&#8221;&nbsp;<\/strong>directed by Agnieszka Holland, is a compelling drama set against the backdrop of the real-life geopolitical crisis at the Poland-Belarus border. The film intricately portrays the harrowing experiences of refugees from the Middle East and Africa, who find themselves caught in a political game orchestrated by Belarus to destabilize the EU. The narrative interweaves the lives of a Syrian refugee family, a young border guard, and a psychologist turned activist, highlighting the human cost of political maneuvers and the struggle for safety and dignity amidst harsh border policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film is shot in a stark, realistic style, effectively using its visual and narrative elements to engage the audience with the refugees&#8217; plight and the moral conflicts faced by those on the ground. Agnieszka Holland uses her directorial prowess to deliver a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly human, challenging the audience to confront the dehumanizing aspects of migration policies and the resilience of those affected by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11910\" style=\"width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/5.png 600w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/5-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>ST\u0104D &#8211; DOK\u0104D | 84&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>IN THE REAR VIEW<\/strong><br>DIR. MACIEK HAMELA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1&amp;v=ktmpjx_2YPY&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><br><strong>&#8222;In the Rearview&#8221; (St\u0105d-Dok\u0105d), directed by Maciek Hamela, is a poignant documentary that captures the stories of Ukrainian refugees during the initial days of the Russian invasion. The film follows their arduous van traveling from Ukraine to Poland. It serves various roles,<\/strong> from a waiting room to a confession booth, where the passengers share their harrowing experiences. Through these personal stories, the film paints a collective portrait of resilience, focusing on the human aspect of displacement without resorting to sensationalism. The narrative unfolds naturally as passengers share their experiences and fears, offering a deeply human perspective on the refugee crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/9-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11915\" style=\"width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/9-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/9-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/9-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/9.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>TAK JAK BY\u0141O | (SHORT) 15&nbsp;min<br>AS IT WAS<\/strong><br>DIR. ANASTASIA SOLONEVYCH<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e0yswxDv86s\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;As It Was&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;is a short film directed by Damian Kocur and Anastasia Solonevych, focusing on the poignant experiences of Lera, a young woman who has been living in Berlin since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Feeling disconnected and uneasy in Berlin, Lera makes a spontaneous decision to return to Kyiv for the first time since the war began. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her family is temporarily away, and she spends a reflective day in the city with her friend Kyrylo. The film delicately captures her internal struggle and the surreal normalcy of life in a war-torn country, juxtaposing her personal journey with the broader context of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11909\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/4.png 600w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/4-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>SOBOWT\u00d3R | 119&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>DOPPELGANGER<\/strong><br>DIR. JAN HOLOUBEK<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TEYIvFP85nc\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;Doppelg\u00e4nger&#8221; (also known as &#8222;The Double&#8221;)<\/strong>&nbsp;is a dramatic and thrilling film directed by Jan Holoubek. The plot revolves around two men, Hans and Jan Bitner, living opposite sides of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Hans leads a quiet life working in an office in Strasbourg, France, while Jan, a Polish patriot, is deeply involved in the Solidarity movement and the fight for a free Poland, residing in Sopot, Poland. Though their lives are markedly different, a significant detail mysteriously links them, challenging their sense of identity and forcing them to confront profound questions about themselves and their situations. The film explores themes of political intrigue and personal identity against historical tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/1-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11906\" style=\"width:238px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/1-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/1-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/1-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>CH\u0141OPI | 112&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>PEASANTS<\/strong><br>DIR. DK &amp; HUGH WELCHMAN<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QeVYKUHa-PE&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;Peasants&#8221; (Ch\u0142opi),&nbsp;<\/strong>directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman, is a visually striking animated film adapted from W\u0142adys\u0142aw Reymont&#8217;s Nobel Prize-winning novel. The story unfolds in a late 19th-century Polish village, focusing on Jagna, a young peasant woman whose fate is manipulated by those around her. Forced into marriage with a wealthy but much older farmer, Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek, Jagna faces the envy and hostility of the other villagers. As she struggles to maintain her independence, the narrative explores themes of love, oppression, and the harsh realities of rural life. The film is notable for its hand-painted animation technique, involving over a hundred painters who brought the scenes to life using oil paintings based on live-action shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11907\" style=\"width:242px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/2-1.png 600w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/2-1-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA | 97&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>FEAST OF FIRE<\/strong><br>DIR. KINGA DEBSKA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1&amp;v=5bs1yrk99HY&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;Fest of Fire&#8221; (\u015awi\u0119to Ognia),<\/strong>&nbsp;directed by Kinga D\u0119bska, is a poignant drama that delves into the lives of two sisters who grapple with their physical and emotional constraints. The film, adapted from a novel by Jakub Ma\u0142ecki, explores themes of ambition, personal struggle, and familial bonds. One sister, confined to a wheelchair, finds solace and expression in her vibrant imagination and love for comics. In contrast, her older sister pursues a career in ballet, believing it will help her escape her troubling memories. Their father seeks refuge in his escapades, illustrating a family dealing with their past and present in unique ways. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of personal discovery and the revelation of a long-hidden family secret that emerges with the arrival of a vivacious neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/7-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11911\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/7-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/7-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/7-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/7.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ | 102&nbsp;<strong>min<\/strong><br>KAJTEK THE WIZARD<\/strong><br>DIR. MAGDALENA \u0141AZAKIEWICZ<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VKlTAzoGvO4&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;Kajtek the Wizard&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;is a family fantasy film directed by Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, based on a novel by Janusz Korczak. The story revolves around Kajtek, a twelve-year-old boy raised by his grandmother and father. Kajtek discovers he has magical powers that transform his life and allow him to perform enchantments. However, as he navigates his newfound abilities, he learns that magic cannot fulfill his deepest need for love and acceptance. The film explores themes of personal growth, the power of dreams, and the importance of familial love and understanding. Kajtek&#8217;s journey is about balancing his extraordinary abilities with his desire for a normal, loving family life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11912\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/8.png 600w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/8-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>NA TWOIM MIEJSCU | 102&nbsp;min&nbsp;<br>IF I WERE YOU<\/strong><br>DIR. ANTONIO GALDAMEZ MUNOZ<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KZdue3SqtqU&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypff.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&amp;feature=emb_logo\">Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8222;If I Were You&#8221; (&#8222;Na Twoim Miejscu&#8221;)<\/strong>&nbsp;is a comedic film directed by Antonio Galdamez Munoz. The story revolves around a married couple, Kasia and Krzysiek, who wake up one day to find they have switched bodies. This unexpected situation forces them to confront the realities of their partner&#8217;s daily life and responsibilities, shedding light on the challenges and misunderstandings in their relationship. The film uses this body-swap scenario to explore themes of empathy, communication, and gender roles within a marriage, offering a humorous yet insightful commentary on relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 1<br>Thursday, May 30<br>SCANDINAVIA HOUSE<br>5:00 PM Opening Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>NEW YORK PREMIERE<\/em><br><strong>IF I WERE YOU \/ NA TWOIM MIEJSCU (2023)&nbsp;<\/strong><br>dir. Antonio Galdamez Munoz 102 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AS IT WAS<br><\/strong>dir. Anastasia Solonevych,<br>Damian Kocur,&nbsp;15 min (short)<br><br><strong>8:15 PM<\/strong><br><em>NEW YORK PREMIERE<\/em><br><strong>SOBOWT\u00d3R \/ DOPPELGANGER&nbsp;<br><\/strong>dir. Jan Holoubek, 119 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><br><strong>Friday, May 31<\/strong><br><strong>SCANDINAVIA HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:30 PM<br>ST\u0104D- DOK\u0104D \/ IN THE REAR VIEW&nbsp;<\/strong>dir. Maciek Hamela, doc. 84 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>NEW YORK PREMIERE<\/em><br><strong>KAJTEK THE WIZARD \/ KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ&nbsp;<br><\/strong>dir. Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, 103 min&nbsp; &nbsp;                  <strong>Meeting with the director Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz in person!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"\">6:30<\/strong><strong> PM<\/strong><br><em>NEW YORK PREMIERE<\/em><br><strong>\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA \/ FEAST OF FIRE<\/strong><br>dir. Kinga D\u0119bska, 94 min<br><strong>Meeting with the actress Paulina Pytlak in person!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"\">8:15 PM<br><\/strong><strong>CH\u0141OPI \/ PEASANTS<br><\/strong>dir. DK &amp; Hugh Welchman, 112 min<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, June 1<\/strong><br><strong>SCANDINAVIA HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:00 PM<br>KAJTEK THE WIZARD \/ KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ&nbsp;<br><\/strong>dir. Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, 103 min&nbsp; &nbsp;           <strong>Meeting with the director Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz in person!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:00 PM<\/strong><br><strong>IF I WERE YOU \/ NA TWOIM MIEJSCU<\/strong><br>dir. Antonio Galdamez Munoz 102 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:00 PM<br>\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA \/ FEAST OF FIRE<br><\/strong>dir. Kinga D\u0119bska, 94 min<br><strong class=\"\">Actress Paulina Pytlak in Person!<\/strong><br><br><strong>6:00 PM<br>SOBOWT\u00d3R \/ DOPPELGANGER&nbsp;<\/strong><br>dir. Jan Holoubek, 119 min<br><br><strong>8:15 PM<br>GREEN BORDER \/ ZIELONA GRANICA<\/strong><br>dir. Agnieszka Holland. 147 min<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the very first online edition of the New York Polish Film Festival. For seven days, you can enjoy this year&#8217;s selection of movies as online streaming on the&nbsp;<strong>NYPFF CINEMA website<\/strong>. Movies are available as 48 hours rentals for a $9\/movie or $50 flat fee for unlimited streaming. 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The narrative unfolds naturally as passengers share their experiences and fears, offering a deeply human perspective on the refugee crisis.\nTAK JAK BY\u0141O | (SHORT) 15 minAS IT WASDIR. ANASTASIA SOLONEVYCHTrailer\n\"As It Was\" is a short film directed by Damian Kocur and Anastasia Solonevych, focusing on the poignant experiences of Lera, a young woman who has been living in Berlin since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Feeling disconnected and uneasy in Berlin, Lera makes a spontaneous decision to return to Kyiv for the first time since the war began. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her family is temporarily away, and she spends a reflective day in the city with her friend Kyrylo. The film delicately captures her internal struggle and the surreal normalcy of life in a war-torn country, juxtaposing her personal journey with the broader context of conflict.\nSOBOWT\u00d3R | 119 min DOPPELGANGERDIR. JAN HOLOUBEKTrailer\n\"Doppelg\u00e4nger\" (also known as \"The Double\") is a dramatic and thrilling film directed by Jan Holoubek. The plot revolves around two men, Hans and Jan Bitner, living opposite sides of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Hans leads a quiet life working in an office in Strasbourg, France, while Jan, a Polish patriot, is deeply involved in the Solidarity movement and the fight for a free Poland, residing in Sopot, Poland. Though their lives are markedly different, a significant detail mysteriously links them, challenging their sense of identity and forcing them to confront profound questions about themselves and their situations. The film explores themes of political intrigue and personal identity against historical tension.\nCH\u0141OPI | 112 min PEASANTSDIR. DK &amp; HUGH WELCHMANTrailer\n\"Peasants\" (Ch\u0142opi), directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman, is a visually striking animated film adapted from W\u0142adys\u0142aw Reymont's Nobel Prize-winning novel. The story unfolds in a late 19th-century Polish village, focusing on Jagna, a young peasant woman whose fate is manipulated by those around her. Forced into marriage with a wealthy but much older farmer, Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek, Jagna faces the envy and hostility of the other villagers. As she struggles to maintain her independence, the narrative explores themes of love, oppression, and the harsh realities of rural life. The film is notable for its hand-painted animation technique, involving over a hundred painters who brought the scenes to life using oil paintings based on live-action shots.\n\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA | 97 min FEAST OF FIREDIR. KINGA DEBSKATrailer\n\"Fest of Fire\" (\u015awi\u0119to Ognia), directed by Kinga D\u0119bska, is a poignant drama that delves into the lives of two sisters who grapple with their physical and emotional constraints. The film, adapted from a novel by Jakub Ma\u0142ecki, explores themes of ambition, personal struggle, and familial bonds. One sister, confined to a wheelchair, finds solace and expression in her vibrant imagination and love for comics. In contrast, her older sister pursues a career in ballet, believing it will help her escape her troubling memories. Their father seeks refuge in his escapades, illustrating a family dealing with their past and present in unique ways. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of personal discovery and the revelation of a long-hidden family secret that emerges with the arrival of a vivacious neighbor.\nKAJTEK CZARODZIEJ | 102 minKAJTEK THE WIZARDDIR. MAGDALENA \u0141AZAKIEWICZTrailer\n\"Kajtek the Wizard\" is a family fantasy film directed by Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, based on a novel by Janusz Korczak. The story revolves around Kajtek, a twelve-year-old boy raised by his grandmother and father. Kajtek discovers he has magical powers that transform his life and allow him to perform enchantments. However, as he navigates his newfound abilities, he learns that magic cannot fulfill his deepest need for love and acceptance. The film explores themes of personal growth, the power of dreams, and the importance of familial love and understanding. Kajtek's journey is about balancing his extraordinary abilities with his desire for a normal, loving family life.\nNA TWOIM MIEJSCU | 102 min IF I WERE YOUDIR. ANTONIO GALDAMEZ MUNOZTrailer\n\"If I Were You\" (\"Na Twoim Miejscu\") is a comedic film directed by Antonio Galdamez Munoz. The story revolves around a married couple, Kasia and Krzysiek, who wake up one day to find they have switched bodies. This unexpected situation forces them to confront the realities of their partner's daily life and responsibilities, shedding light on the challenges and misunderstandings in their relationship. The film uses this body-swap scenario to explore themes of empathy, communication, and gender roles within a marriage, offering a humorous yet insightful commentary on relationships.\nDAY 1Thursday, May 30SCANDINAVIA HOUSE5:00 PM Opening Reception\n6:00 PMNEW YORK PREMIEREIF I WERE YOU \/ NA TWOIM MIEJSCU (2023) dir. Antonio Galdamez Munoz 102 min\nAS IT WASdir. Anastasia Solonevych,Damian Kocur, 15 min (short)8:15 PMNEW YORK PREMIERESOBOWT\u00d3R \/ DOPPELGANGER dir. Jan Holoubek, 119 min\nDAY 2Friday, May 31SCANDINAVIA HOUSE\n3:30 PMST\u0104D- DOK\u0104D \/ IN THE REAR VIEW dir. Maciek Hamela, doc. 84 min\n5:00 PMNEW YORK PREMIEREKAJTEK THE WIZARD \/ KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ dir. Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, 103 min                     Meeting with the director Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz in person!\n6:30 PMNEW YORK PREMIERE\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA \/ FEAST OF FIREdir. Kinga D\u0119bska, 94 minMeeting with the actress Paulina Pytlak in person!\n8:15 PMCH\u0141OPI \/ PEASANTSdir. DK &amp; Hugh Welchman, 112 min\nDAY 3Saturday, June 1SCANDINAVIA HOUSE\n12:00 PMKAJTEK THE WIZARD \/ KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ dir. Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz, 103 min              Meeting with the director Magdalena \u0141azarkiewicz in person!\n2:00 PMIF I WERE YOU \/ NA TWOIM MIEJSCUdir. Antonio Galdamez Munoz 102 min\n4:00 PM\u015aWI\u0118TO OGNIA \/ FEAST OF FIREdir. Kinga D\u0119bska, 94 minActress Paulina Pytlak in Person!6:00 PMSOBOWT\u00d3R \/ DOPPELGANGER dir. Jan Holoubek, 119 min8:15 PMGREEN BORDER \/ ZIELONA GRANICAdir. Agnieszka Holland. 147 min\nWelcome to the very first online edition of the New York Polish Film Festival. For seven days, you can enjoy this year's selection of movies as online streaming on the NYPFF CINEMA website. Movies are available as 48 hours rentals for a $9\/movie or $50 flat fee for unlimited streaming. 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