Inspired by true events.  Franek and Jozek Kalina, sons of a poor farmer, are brothers from a small village in central Poland. Franek immigrated to the United States in the 80’s, and cut all ties with his family.  Only when Jozek’s wife arrives in the US, without explanation, does Franek finally return to his homeland.

Franek discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue.  The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.

Upon its release in Poland, Aftermath received acclaim and also generated intense controversy. Polish nationals have accused the film of being anti-Polish propaganda, as well as a distortion of a sensitive piece of Polish history, leading the film to be banned in some Polish cinemas.

LA Times – Critics Pick of the Week!
December 6-12, 2013

“A bombshell.”
– Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

Hoberman names “Aftermath” one of the
Best Foreign Films of the Year!
“A thriller meant to stun.”

Now playing in Los Angeles:  Santa Monica – Laemmle’s Royal Theatre, Beverly Hills – Laemmle’s Music Hall 3, Encino – Laemmle’s Town Center 5

Writer | Director:  Wladyslaw Pasikowski

Runtime:  107 mins.

Genre:  Drama | Thriller

Country:  Poland | Russia | Netherlands

Language:  Polish w/English Subtitles

Distributor:  Menemsha Films

Website and Trailer:  http://www.menemshafilms.com/aftermath

Rating:  N|R

Starring:  Maciej Stuhr, Ireneusz Czop, Zbigniew Zamachowski

FESTIVALS:  Gdynia Film Festival, Warsaw Film Festival, Poland; San Francisco Jewish Film Festival; Vancouver Jewish Film Festival

AWARDS:  Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award Jerusalem Film Festival; Polish Film Academy – Eagle Awards, Best Actor – Maciej Stuhr, Best Production Design – Allan Starski; Gdynia Film Festival, Poland, Winner – Critics Prize

Additional information: 760-770-0507

Desert Film Society is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) Organization