On our screens
December 6-12, 2024:
A REAL PAIN | A REAL PAIN
(Jesse Eisenberg) US/PL 2024, 90'
(in English with Polish subtitles)
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
GLADIATOR II | GLADIATOR II
(Ridley Scott) GB/US 2024, 147'
(in English with Polish subtitles)
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
MINGHUN | MINGHUN
(Jan P. Matuszyński) PL 2024, 94’
(in Polish and English with Polish and English subtitles)
Jurek, along with his father-in-law Ben, confronts the loss of a loved one and decides to perform the Chinese ritual of minghun – a post-mortem wedding. The two set out on an emotional journey deep into themselves with the aim of finding a perfect partner for the deceased to spend eternity with. The clash of the two very distinct cultures is there to help make both the protagonists and the viewers aware of the fact that regardless of our origin, we all belong to one human family where basic emotions are shared. A story about hope, love and searching for the meaning of life and what happens after it comes to an end.
SIMONA KOSSAK | SIMONA KOSSAK
(Adrian Panek) PL 2024, 100’
(in Polish with English subtitles)
Lacking the talent that has been defining her family for generations, Simona Kossak is growing up knowing no warmth from her authoritarian mother. After graduating from the university, she leaves everything behind – her home, tradition and social norms – and accepts the position of a scientist in Białowieża, starting to live her life on her own terms. She settles in the middle of the forest, in a house with no electricity or running water, surrounded by wild nature. There, she meets a photographer, Lech Wilczek, who shares her passions: the love of nature and… the need for freedom. However, her view on the work of a naturalist and the position a young woman in a world dominated by men gets painfully shattered. Not only must she defend her ideals but also the world of flora and fauna.
WANDA RUTKIEWICZ. THE LAST EXPEDITION | WANDA RUTKIEWICZ. OSTATNIA WYPRAWA
(Eliza Kubarska) PL/CH/NP/IN/IT/AT 2024, 80'
(in Polish, English, German, Nepali and Tibetan with Polish and English subtitles)
The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world and the first person from Poland to climb the highest peaks on earth, told by herself. Wanda entered the men's world of mountaineers uninvited and paid the highest price for it. The film's director, herself a climber, sets off to the Himalayas in Wanda's footsteps. The clue to the search is the protagonist's audio-diary found among a pile of archival materials. Wanda disappeared 30 years ago. Her body was never found. Reportedly she stayed in a Buddhist monastery. The film explores her life and mystery with the participation of famous climbers: Reinhold Messner, Krzysztof Wielicki and Carlos Carsolio, as well as the women closest to her: sister Janina Fies and manager Marion Feik.
WET MONDAY | LANY PONIEDZIAŁEK
(Justyna Mytnik) PL/CZ/ET 2024, 88'
(in Polish with English subtitles)
Somewhere in between childhood and adulthood, life flows for fifteen-year-old Klara within her small group of friends. The future seems bright and promising. However, it only takes one moment for everything to collapse. What really happened on Easter Monday a year ago? Who was the masked man who hurt Klara? How can one find meaning and joy in life after something like that? In her search for support and understanding, Klara turns to a new friend who is very different from the other teenagers in town. The girls will have to confront a deeply hidden trauma as they search for hope and a fresh start. Wet Monday is a magical story about the healing power of empathy, set in the colourful world of Polish Easter celebrations.
WICKED | WICKED
(Jon M. Chu) US 2024, 160'
(in English with Polish subtitles)
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
25th SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
LOVERS, COMEDIANS, HEROES OF THE SCREEN
December 5-8, 2024
The 25th edition of the Silent Film Festival will begin in Kraków on the 5th of December 2024. The Silent Film Festival is the oldest event in Poland presenting the cinematic gems of the silent film era, accompanied by live music. This year's edition celebrates the achievements of outstanding actors such as Rudolph Valentino, John Gilbert, Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. The Festival, organized by Fundacja Dla Kina and Kino Pod Baranami, will last until the 8th of December.
You can also watch films on our online platform: www.e-kinopodbaranami.pl.
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