Austin Polish Film Festival

Schedule:

6:30 pm - irena’s vow / przysięga ireny  (2:01) drama, history

In this gripping wartime drama, based on a true story, a strong-willed catholic housemaid risks her life to save polish jews from the nazi war machine. It’s an unforgettable tale of personal sacrifice, courage, and compassion. Displaced and forced to work in support of the german war effort, she becomes the housekeeper for an ss officer (played by dougray scott). However, irena’s bravery and cunning lead her to shelter a dozen jewish men and women from the nazis, risking everything to protect them. Her actions set her on a path of moral courage and resilience, defying the horrors of the holocaust and demonstrating the triumph of the human spirit.

9:00 pm - scarborn / kos  (2:00) drama, history

The movie unfolds in the spring of 1794. General tadeusz ‘kos’ kościuszko (played by jacek braciak) returns to poland with a bold plan: to ignite an uprising against the russians, rallying both polish nobility and peasants. Accompanying him is domingo (portrayed by jason mitchell), a loyal friend and former slave.

However, a ruthless russian captain is determined to capture general kościuszko at any cost, fearing the consequences of a national rebellion. Simultaneously, a young peasant named ignac (bartosz bielenia), who is also a noble *******, dreams of receiving his coat of arms and inheritance from his recently deceased illegitimate father. Ignac’s half-brother, opposes this inheritance and forces ignac to flee. During his escape, ignac crosses paths with domingo, and despite their language barrier, they form a strong bond. Together, they arrive at the colonel’s wife manor (agnieszka grochowska), where general kościuszko is hiding, awaiting negotiations with the magnates. Kościuszko remains wary of ignac, but fate places the uprising’s destiny in the hands of this seemingly inconspicuous noble *******. When the pivotal moment arrives, ignac must decide whether to pursue his dream of knighthood and honor his father’s legacy or join general kościuszko in the fight for a higher cause.

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