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The 2025 Austin Polish Film Festival will take place

November 2, 2025 at GALAXY THEATER and November 6 – 9, 2025 at AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY CINEMA

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October 01, 2025

FESTIVAL DATES:              NOVEMBER 2, 2025 and NOVEMBER 6 – 9, 2025

VENUE:                                AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY CINEMA

WEBSITE:                            www.austinpolishfilm.com

MEDIA CONTACT:             Margaret Meub, PR

EMAIL:             info@austinpolishfilm.com

MOBILE: (512) 587-7097

The 20th annual Austin Polish Film Festival (APFF) opens with a celebratory Gala Reception and Screening on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM at Galaxy Theatre, 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd. The event features the U.S. premiere of “Chopin. Chopin,” a captivating new film exploring the life and genius of Poland’s legendary composer, Fryderyk Chopin. 

Guests will enjoy a buffet of exquisite Polish cuisine catered by the renowned Apolonia Catering. Tickets for the gala are $50 and available for purchase on the festival website.  

From November 6 to 9, the festival continues at the Austin Film Society Cinema, presenting a rich selection of Polish films — from comedies and dramas to thrillers and historical narratives. Festival highlights include: 

  • “Franz” by acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland, Poland’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, depicting the life of Franz Kafka. The festival will host a Q&A session with Idan Weiss, the actor portraying Kafka. 

  • A retrospective honoring filmmaker Wojciech Jerzy Has, featuring screenings of “The Saragossa Manuscript” and the documentary “Identification Marks: Found After Years”. This tribute includes an exhibition of original film posters on loan from the Museum of Cinematography in Łódź, Poland. 

On Saturday, November 15, APFF presents a special family program at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (North Building Classroom, 3525 Bee Caves Rd, Austin), showcasing films for children and young audiences. 

Join us in celebrating 20 years of Polish cinema in Austin! 

www.austinpolishfilm.com.

ABOUT THE APFF

APFF’s mission is to build cultural bridges between people in Austin and Poland and increase awareness of the cultural diversity of Austin. Our festival guests often meet with students and faculty at local universities.

Website: www.austinpolishfilm.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Margaret Meub, PR Email: info@austinpolishfilm.com Phone: (512) 587-7097