The Messenger
The story of Jan Nowak-Jeziorański’s mission which took place
moments before the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. Inspired by true
events from the times when ‘Jan Nowak’ travelled to the West and back
with secret missions as a messenger and emissary of the
Commander-in-Chief of the Home Army. In the film his task is to get to
Warsaw in order to bring a message, crucial for the fate of post-war
Poland, that there is no allied support in case of an uprising in the
capital.
The River
A story about a family who lives in a small, remote Kazakh village. Out of five siblings, 13-year-old Aslan is the oldest. His father often needs to leave and asks him to hold down the fort. The rest of the boys respect and look up to Aslan – he’s their older brother. Together they go by the eponymous river.
The Tumble
32-year-old Adam still lives with his overprotective mother. Their everyday life is filled with rituals of submission and mutual dependency until one night Adam is joined by a man in a grey suit only he can see.
The Turtle Cave
A flashback to Hania’s childhood. The girl recalls the story of her mother, who drags her into family problems. Hania makes the final attempt to rid herself of guilt: by closing her eyes, she tries to disappear.
Their Lucky Stars
Full of charm and positive energy, a story about love budding in the most unexpected circumstances. A stunning fitness star, Marta, enters the calm and steady life of Robert, a symphony orchestra musician and a single father of a ten-year-old, Filip. Their characters and attitudes for love and life couldn’t be more different.
There is a ball today
A short impression, one of the pre-war avant-garde films. The annual Young Architecture Ball is fast approaching. The press announced that guests will entertain to the music of six orchestras in twenty-three decorated rooms of the Architecture Department on Koszykowa 55 in Warsaw, and all will be recorded on camera.
Ticket
A homeless Uber driver has one night to collect money for a ticket to his hometown in Ukraine. He wants to make it for his mother’s funeral.
Two Men and a Wardrobe
Roman Polanski’s school film with a unique score composed by Krzysztof Komeda. It tells a story about two men who come out of the sea lifting a wardrobe. They carry this piece of furniture through Sopot and meet various people on their way. Each person reacts differently: some with curiosity, some with impatience and hostility. A critically-acclaimed study of aggression and social alienation.
