Since 1997, the Polish Film Festival has been a fixture in Rochester, thanks, in part, to the area’s active Polish-American community.

The annual, two-part festival presents classic Polish cinema as well as contemporary works produced by the newest generation of the country’s filmmakers. It showcases internationally recognized films that might not otherwise be seen in the area and attracts renowned Polish actors, directors, screenwriters, and critics to Rochester.

The festival is sponsored by the Skalny Center, the Polish Film Institute, the Polish Filmmakers Association, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York and the Polish Heritage Society of Rochester.

All films have English subtitles.

Minghun

Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 pm

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka

Thursday, November 13, 7:00 pm

Life of renowned Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka from 1920s Paris rise to stardom, move to US fleeing fascism in 1940, and revival in current art market, through powerful paintings depicting high society, nudes, and her lifestyle.

Sparrow

Friday, November 14, 7:00 pm

Remek, a bachelor postman passionate about soccer and studying, unexpectedly meets his unknown grandfather and new neighbor Marzenka, upending his orderly life, forcing him to adapt to the changes.

Under the Volcano

Saturday, November 15, 7:00 pm

A blended Ukrainian family spends the last day of their vacation in Tenerife, Spain. When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine strands them on the island, they must contend with isolation, duty, fear – and each other.

Franz

Sunday, November 16, 7:00 pm

It narrates the life of Czech writer Franz Kafka, from his birth to his death.