

Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego
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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- Released
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- Language
- Polish
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Release dates
Hong KongHK
- PremiereIIAEU-Asia Documentary Festival23 Jul 2026
PolandPL
- PremiereMillennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival12 May 2025
- Digital / OTTMillennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival20 May 2025
- PremiereLubuskie Film Summer30 Jun 2025
- PremiereOgólnopolski Niezależny Festiwal Form Dokumentalnych NURT28 Nov 2025
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Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego was released on 12 May 2025.
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