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Film Country: Poland

Black-and-white, a woman and older man sit side-by-side at a table, while a uniformed official watches behind them.

September 17, 2026

Fatherland

It's summer 1949, and after fleeing Europe for America 13 years prior, writer Thomas Mann is returning to the Allied-occupied city of Frankfurt to accept a prestigious award, with his actress, writer, and rally driver daughter Erika by his side. But their travels become fraught as Mann intends to...

A somber woman stands before a gray, red, and orange train at an outdoor station platform. She wears a dark coat and scarf as blurred passengers pass behind her on a dull cloudy day.

September 17, 2026

What Belongs to Others

Kasia is adrift. She makes her living as a petty thief—she and her boyfriend break into people’s apartments and sell their finds at a pawn shop. The two live job-to-job, struggling to make ends meet and in constant fear of the law. When her boyfriend is suddenly arrested and jailed, Kasia is left...

March 31, 2025

Key Frames: Animation

A wide range of animation forms and topics swirl together in this jam-packed program of 12 inventive works. Whether expressed by hand-drawn images, clay figures in stop-motion, or digital tools, these films are filled with creativity, emotion, and authenticity. Please note: Films in this...

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