NZ Premiere - Opening Night Film

Animated Drama/Feature Film

Directed by: Damian Nenow ( Poland)
Raúl De La Fuente ( Spain )

Based on the real-life experiences of brilliant veteran Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński ‘Another Day of Life’ mixes beautiful animation and documentary to retell and update a powerful story that reflects on the human cost of war reportage.

NZ Premiere

Drama

Directed by: Olga Chajdas

A story of love and liberation, Nina, is an evocative film that focuses on the emancipation of women in modern Polish society. An award-winning feature debut for emerging Polish Director Olga Chajdas.

NZ Premiere

Comedy

Directed by: Paweł Maślona

A black-humorous feature debut, weaving together six interrelated stories about ordinary people put in extreme situations all experiencing a sudden onset of social anxiety, a panic attack.

NZ Premiere

Drama

Directed by: Ewa Bukowska

Anka is becoming extremely anxious about her beloved husband Witek, a war correspondent. But where does the border lie between reality and catastrophic visions? A powerful psychological drama, with star Polish actress Magdalena Poplawska delivering a compelling role as ‘Anka’. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Grażyna Jagielska about experiencing war second-hand: we don’t have to be there for it to have a destructive influence on our lives.

NZ Premiere

Animated Drama/Feature Film

Directed by: Damian Nenow ( Poland)
Raúl De La Fuente ( Spain )

General Screening

Based on the real-life experiences by brilliant veteran Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński ‘Another Day of Life’ mixes beautiful animation and documentary to retell and update a powerful story that reflects on the human cost of war reportage.

NZ Premiere - Closing Film

Adventure Drama (Family friendly)

Directed by: Marta Karwowska

Friendship is no piece of cake, which twelve-year-old Julka knows all too well. Through circumstances beyond her control Julka ends up staying at her aunt’s house over summer and on finding a treasure map she and her new-found friend Olek, embark on a mystery adventure. But to find their real treasure, Julka and Olek must learn to trust each other.