FIVE STARS...CRITICS' PICK
"GRIPPING, EXCELLENT. A BOMBSHELL. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2013"
Los Angeles Times
"GRIPPING, EXCELLENT. A BOMBSHELL. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2013"
Los Angeles Times
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"LURID...A THRILLER THAT'S MEANT TO STUN"
The New York Times
"THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL POLISH FILM EVER MADE"
The Economist
"EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK OF A MOVIE...INVITES COMPARISON TO 'SCHINDLER'S LIST'."
The Jewish Daily Forward
"FOUR STARS...FEARLESS...DEEPLY COMPELLING."
Time Out New York
"A GROUNDBREAKER...TOUCHED A RAW NERVE."
Cineaste
The New York Times
"THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL POLISH FILM EVER MADE"
The Economist
"EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK OF A MOVIE...INVITES COMPARISON TO 'SCHINDLER'S LIST'."
The Jewish Daily Forward
"FOUR STARS...FEARLESS...DEEPLY COMPELLING."
Time Out New York
"A GROUNDBREAKER...TOUCHED A RAW NERVE."
Cineaste
FILM INFORMATION
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Genre: Drama/Thriller
Director: Władysław Pasikowski Production Year: 2013 Rating: NR |
DVDCAT#: PRDVD2547
Runtime: 104 minutes Language Tracks: Polish with English subtitles |
Public Performance Rights Licensing: Starting at $199
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Subject Areas: Holocaust, Jewish Studies, European Studies, Foreign, Narrative
Franek and Jozek Kalina, sons of a poor farmer, are brothers from a small village in central Poland. Franek immigrated to the United States in the 80’s, and cut all ties with his family. Only when Jozek’s wife arrives in the US, without explanation, does Franek finally return to his homeland.
Franek discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue. The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.
Upon its release in Poland, Aftermath received acclaim and also generated intense controversy. Polish nationals have accused the film of being anti-Polish propaganda, as well as a distortion of a sensitive piece of Polish history, leading the film to be banned in some Polish cinemas.
Franek and Jozek Kalina, sons of a poor farmer, are brothers from a small village in central Poland. Franek immigrated to the United States in the 80’s, and cut all ties with his family. Only when Jozek’s wife arrives in the US, without explanation, does Franek finally return to his homeland.
Franek discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue. The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.
Upon its release in Poland, Aftermath received acclaim and also generated intense controversy. Polish nationals have accused the film of being anti-Polish propaganda, as well as a distortion of a sensitive piece of Polish history, leading the film to be banned in some Polish cinemas.
