A Hard-Core Engaged Film
A whimsical tale, that satirically shows the importance of promoting culture. When the townspeople do not know what films are screened and where, the town remains empty, and hilarity ensues.
Polish Shorts 3: Horror and Parody
70 minutes
From clever satires to metaphorical horror tales, these shorts offer a rollercoaster ride through the twisted corridors of imagination.
With ground-breaking filmmakers such as Walerian Borowczyck, Jan Lenica, Marek Skrobecki and Julian Antonisz, Poland is known for its subversive satires full of dark humour. Pushing the boundaries of parody and horror, this programme offers a rollercoaster ride through the twisted corridors of imagination, where suprises are around every corner. From clever satires to metaphorical warnings and sex positive tales, these Polish shorts are a testament to the creative ingenuity of their makers.
This program was curated by Ewa Borysewicz and Katarzyna Surmacz.
This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2024
Showing in this program
Banquet
Still one of the most popular Polish animated films, in Banquet servants prepare the table for a luxurious dinner party in a beautiful palace. Guests are gathering slowly. Suddenly they are surprised by an unexpected change of roles between the eater and the one who is being eaten.
House
Made by founders of the Polish School of Animation, House was inspired by the French avant-garde tradition of the 1920s. In different scenes, two men fight, a woman kisses a dummy's head, a wig drinks milk...
Ichthys
A young man comes to the restaurant. A waiter with a cherub-like face takes an order and goes away. The guest is waiting patiently. Time is passing. When the waiter shows up again, the man cannot enjoy a meal evermore.
Pussy
A young girl spends the evening alone at home. She decides to have some sweet solo pleasure session, but not everything goes according to plan. A cute animated short about masturbation.
Shivering Trunks
Pafnucy, a furry grasshoper with a latex trunk is unhappy with his looks. He looks at pictures of Kalsanty with envy, considering him the true role model. A story about the destructive power of negative emotions.
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The Stubs – Rudy’s Blue Boogie
Rhytimically hand-drawn by Janek Koza in his unique style, in this film we watch a naked Polish luchador do his share of good deeds while jamming to the music of the Polish band the Stubs.
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To Thy Heart
A chewing gum, a swing - there must be love somewhere: a story about affection and betrayal that takes place between anonymous houses.
