Austin Polish Film Festival

Schedule:

2:30 pm - detective bruno / detektyw bruno  (1:49) family, comedy

The story of eight-year-old oscar, a big fan of the series "Detective bruno". The boy lives in the family orphanage and on his birthday he finds an envelope with a clue leading to the last gift hidden by his parents. He decides to hire the best detective he knows to help him solve the mystery. However, the series bruno is actually bruno ksieski - a burnout, cynical actor who dislikes children, experiencing a great image crisis.

Together, the two embark on a turbulent paper chase and discover far more than just the next clue. A heart-warming family adventure to guess along with

4:30 pm - ultima thule / ultima tule (1:19) drama

Ultima thule”—the end of the known world. Britain’s most isolated island, foula, serves as the backdrop for 30-year-old bartek’s (played by jakub gierszał) solo journey. Leaving behind his family and career, he seeks to find meaning in life. Armed with only a backpack and memories, bartek grapples with his past and contemplates an uncertain future following his father’s unexpected passing. As he finds work with an eccentric local farmer, bartek wrestles with his next steps, drawing inspiration from his father’s unrealized dreams. Along this transformative journey, he forges unlikely friendships and revels in the breathtaking natural wonders of the remote island, fittingly dubbed “the furthest point.”

6:00 pm - the secret of little rose / różyczka  (1:46) romance, drama

Joanna warczewska, daughter of an eminent writer, is at the peak of her life. Her thriving political career and family happiness are instantly shattered by a terrorist attack that claims the life of her beloved husband. When fate grants her a new chance at life, another blow strikes. An anonymous sender provides her with photos and documents that undermine her family ties, suggesting her mother’s past collaboration with the security service. Determined to uncover the truth, joanna embarks on a historical investigation, unraveling the mystery that casts a shadow over her family. What she discovers not only forces her to see her mother in a completely different light but also leads her to find her own identity. Joanna faces the blackmailer head-on, making a choice that will forever alter her life.

8:00 pm - inlaws 2 / teściowie 2  (1:35) comedy

This film is a sequel to the 2021 film the in-laws. Łukasz and weronika decide to give their relationship a second chance and invite their families to a wedding at the polish seaside. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when family dynamics, secrets, and comedic chaos unfold during the wedding festivities. Filmed in the picturesque district of orłowo in gdynia, the in-laws 2 promises laughter, family dynamics, and unexpected twists. It’s a delightful continuation of the original film, exploring love, relationships, and the complexities of family bonds.

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