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Join us for a powerful day of film and conversation:
Focus on Ukraine
at the KF Washington DC Polish Film Festival
on March 5th | 3:30–9:00 PM
We will present a short and two feature films depicting human tragedy during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The evening will conclude with a post-film discussion with special guests including Łukasz Karwowski, director of Two Sisters, and Vladyslav Deva, assistant director of People.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5th 3:30–9:00 PM
WHERE: Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Program
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3:30–3:45 PM Welcome
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3:45–4:05 PM Short: Mine (Moja)
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4:05–5:45 PM Two Sisters (Dwie Siostry) with participatin of film director Łukasz Karwowski
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6:15–8:15 PM People (Ludzie). Introduction by JP Schutte, Festival board member and former Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
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8:15–9:00 PM Video message from the film directors: Maciej Ślesicki and Philip Hillesland and post-film discussion featuring:
Łukasz Karwowski, director of Two Sisters
Vladyslav Deva, assistant director of People
Artur Zaborski, journalist and executive producer of People
With special participation of:
Bogdan Klich, Chargé d'affaires of Poland
Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine
Walter Goetz, Head of Liaison Office at the European Parliament
Moderator: Michał Rutkowski, World Bank, Regional Director for Human
Development (ECA)
The discussion will provide insights into the filmmakers' vision and offer a deeper understanding of the situation in Ukraine from both a local and international perspective.
The gripping drama Two Sisters follows two estranged half-sisters as they embark on a risky journey to rescue their father, severely injured in the war. As they cross the front lines near Kharkiv, they find themselves in Russian-occupied territory, where the harsh realities of war force them to confront not only their father but also their own fractured relationship. Read more HERE.
People tells the story of five women from different generations, each facing the brutalities of the war in Ukraine. As their lives intertwine, the film explores themes of love, courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people. Read more HERE.
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