Aftermath
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Featured in the Los Angeles Times,
Huffington Post, IndieWire, The New York Times, and more. Los Angeles Times Critic’s Pick – One of the Best Films of the Year (2013) ★★★★ Winner – Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award Jerusalem Film Festival 2013 Polish Film Academy - Eagle Awards Best Actor - Maciej Stuhr Best Production Design - Allan Starski 2013 |
Subjects: Foreign, Narrative, Drama
Synopsis:
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.
"GRIPPING, EXCELLENT. A BOMBSHELL DISGUISED AS A THRILLER."
- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"…FEARLESS…DEEPLY COMPELLING.”
- Timeout New York
“[A] GROUNDBREAKER…TOUCHED A RAW NERVE.”
- Cineaste
“EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK OF A MOVIE…INVITES COMPARISON TO ‘SCHINDLER’S LIST’.”
-The Jewish Daily Forward
Synopsis:
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.
"GRIPPING, EXCELLENT. A BOMBSHELL DISGUISED AS A THRILLER."
- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"…FEARLESS…DEEPLY COMPELLING.”
- Timeout New York
“[A] GROUNDBREAKER…TOUCHED A RAW NERVE.”
- Cineaste
“EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK OF A MOVIE…INVITES COMPARISON TO ‘SCHINDLER’S LIST’.”
-The Jewish Daily Forward
FILM INFORMATION
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Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Foreign
Director: Władysław Pasikowski Production Year: 2013 Rating: NR BR CAT#: PRDVD2545 BR SRP: $34.95 DVD CAT#: PRDVD2538 DVD SRP: $24.95 |
Tech Specs
DVD UPC: 74825238952 BR UPC: 748252384157 Runtime: 104 minutes Language: English Video Format: Widescreen 1.78:1 |
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