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Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego

May 12, 2025 · 1h 29m
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A century of Polish animation unfolds pre-war avant-garde experiments to today’s independent scene. It foregrounds a generation of committed artists who, working amid shifting social and cultural conditions, forged a singular visual language — blending cut-outs, puppets, and experimental techniques with surrealism, philosophy, and dark humour. Drawing on pioneers such as Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, the film explores how animation became a space for artistic exploration, subtle commentary, and formal innovation. A chronicle of artistic triumphs and an intimate portrait of a medium that constantly redefined the boundaries of imagination.

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Tomek Bagiński
Self
Mariusz Wilczyński
Self
Directed by Marcin Giżycki

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Released
Original language
PL
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Kalejdoskop Film, Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, CANAL+ Polska, Studio Filmów Rysunkowych
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PL
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