Saturday at the Festival: 45 screenings, 9 Q&A sessions, and a curatorial t
Innovative, revealing, groundbreaking. These words describe both the classics from nearly a century ago and the debs of the season. Festival Saturday starts with an (un)obvious combination: the pioneering works of Dorothy Arzner and the gems in the competition sections – Breakthrough and American Docs.
These films truly capture the festival’s vibrant spirit. So, plan a day with the Arzner retrospective, featuring Dance, Girl, Dance (7:15 pm) and Working Girls (9:45 pm), and don’t miss the competition films, where you can still vote for your favorites.
Saturday in a nutshell
45 screenings, 9 Q&A sessions with filmmakers, a curatorial tour at Studio BWA Wrocław, and the Marcin Giżycki and his America exhibition in the New Horizons Cinema space.
Talks and Q&As | agenda
- 10:15 am – Haze, dir. Matthew Fifer
Guest: Matthew Fifer
- 12:00 pm – The French Italian, dir. Rachel Wolther
Guest: Rachel Wolther
- 12:45 pm – Good One, dir. India Donaldson
Guest: Sarah Winshall (producer)
- 1:00 pm – Roleplay, dir. Katie Mathews
After the screening, a meeting with the director and a discussion in collaboration with SEXEDPL (second part of the event in Polish only)
- 3:00 pm – Curatorial tour of Lora Webb Nichols’ photography exhibition: I Wish I Was a Yellow Dog
- 3:30 pm – Christmas Eve in Miller's Point, dir. Tyler Taormina
Guest: Tyler Taormina
Guests: Alex Thompson, Kelly O’Sullivan (writer, actor)
- 6:30 pm – Ghostlight, dir. Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson
Guests: Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson
- 6:45 pm – American Shorts: Short Film Set
Guests: Mel Eslyn, Jett Fink
- 7:00 pm – Pavements, dir. Alex Ross Perry
Guest: Craig Butta (producer)
- 9:45 pm – Safety Not Guaranteed, dir. Colin Trevorrow
Guest: Mel Eslyn (producer)
Curatorial tour of Lora Webb Nichols’ photography exhibition: I Wish I Was a Yellow Dog | 3:00 pm
Nearly twenty-four thousand photographs documenting the lives of pioneer families from Encampment, a town in southern Wyoming, have been preserved in the archives of Lora Webb Nichols. This unique testimony to a time and place in the early 20th century in the Wild West has been rescued from oblivion by Nancy Anderson. Spanning three eras and following the lives of three women, the exhibition – accompanying the 15th American Film Festival – combines elements of a photo album, reportage, letters, diaries, and a fact-based novel. Join us for the opening at Studio BWA Wrocław. Free admission, subject to availability.
All states of cinema and more: the VR Experience
Uncovering all states of cinema is one thing. At this year’s AFF, we go even further. Step into a unique VR experience to witness one of the most pivotal moments in modern U.S. history up close: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Don’t miss JFK Memento – a compelling journey worth your attention.
Psst! If you’re looking for pleasures for the palate – check out our list of friendly establishments offering exclusive deals and discounts throughout the festival.
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Alaskan moose, California bear, or the ever-iconic American eagle? Choose your favorite animal and grab a festival tote! Throw in something from New Horizons’ clothing collection and the iconic Miłość (Love) soap by 4 Szpaki.
Festival Sunday
41 screenings at New Horizons Cinema, including Sideways with a DelicioUS! food presentation, three Q&A sessions with filmmakers, a meet-up for Podkast amerykański listeners, a discussion with Kasia Czajka-Kominiarczuk about her book Filmy na życie, Michał Choiński as a guest of Reading America, and the awards gala in the evening. But the festival isn’t over yet! Monday brings another full day of films, and the online portion of the festival will continue through November 17.
