Battle of Warsaw 1920
Alicia Ashman Library 733 N. High Point Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53717
press release: In Polish with English subtitles. Free Screening at Alicia Ashman Library. Discussion to follow. Refreshments provided by the Madison's Polish Heritage Club.
This historical drama recounts Poland's decisive victory over the Soviet invaders in one of the most critical battles in the world's history. The resounding defeat of Soviet army derailed the Soviet plan to spread communism all over Europe and preserved the sovereignty of the newly reborn Polish state (1918). The cruelty and terrifying strength of the invaders is expressively depicted on the backdrop of trials and tribulations faced by a newly married couple separated by the war. Historical figures playing important roles in the conflict also appear - including Józef Piłsudski leading the Poles to victory achieved against all odds.
Produced in 2011, the film is one of the first stereo 3D productions in Europe and one of the most expensive movies ever made in Poland. Its director, Jerzy Hoffman, is particularly known for the film adaptations of TheTrilogy written by Henryk Sienkiewicz (winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1905). For The Deluge, Hoffman was nominated for the foreign-language Oscar in 1974. The stunning photography of the Battle of Warsaw 1920 is the creation of the award-winning cinematographer, Sławomir Idziak, known for directing photography in movies such as Proof of Life, Black Hawk Down and the fifth adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular fantasy series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
WHEN: Saturday October 20 at 10 am - 12:30pm
WHERE: Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717
2018 marks Poland's 100th Anniversary of Independence. October is also Polish American Heritage Month. To celebrate, Madison's Polish Heritage Club presents several events and a display "The Women of Independence". All are free and open to the public.
EXHIBIT shown at the events: The "Women of Independence" Exhibit tells the story of Polish women gaining full voting rights in 1918. The 15 panel exhibit, from Poland’s Museum of Polish History, is provided by Polanki, the Polish Women’s Cultural Club of Milwaukee.