Shreds (2022/ Polish with Eng subs/100 mins).
Dir. Beata Dzianowicz. The Pateroks are a loving, multi-generational family. Their lives are peaceful and humorous. Suddenly a crack appears in this harmonious reality: Grandpa Gerard begins to act strangely, breaking social conventions and norms. It turns out that these are the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Gerard’s worsening disease puts family relations to a great test and makes the hidden tensions, secrets, and grudges come to light. Collab. Polish Institute.
Winner, Best Debut Director’ Nominee, Best Film Polish Film Festival (2023).
Winner, Special Jury Award; Nominee, Warsaw Grand Prix, Warsaw International Film Festival (2023).
Date & Time: 26 Dec, 7:00 pm | FILM | Stein Auditorium
Leave No Traces (2021/ Polish with Eng subs/160 mins). Dir. Jan P. Matuszynski. Poland, 1983. The country is shaken by the case of Grzegorz Przemyk – a high school student beaten to death by militia. Based on true events, the film follows the story of Jurek – the only witness of the beating, who overnight became the number one enemy of the state. Collab. Polish Institute.
Nominee, Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival (2021)
Nominee, FIPRESCI Prize, Palm Springs International Film Festival (2022)
Date & Time: 28 Dec, 7:00 pm | FILM | Stein Auditorium
Backwards (2022/ Polish with Eng subs/ 111 mins). Dir. Jacek Lusinski. Inspired by true events. The story of a young mother of an autistic boy, whose many years of stubbornness and the fight against bureaucracy and human heartlessness led to changes in the education system. Collab. Polish Institute.
Date & Time: 30 Dec, 7:00 pm | FILM | Stein Auditorium