The "On the Frontline" section features award-winning and spectacular productions that depict the horrors of war from various perspectives and through different aesthetic lenses. The highlight of the section will undoubtedly be the screening of "Dunkirk." Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film assaults all the senses and stands out within the war film genre. It received 8 Oscar nominations and paved the way for Nolan's subsequent successes, including winning top awards for "Oppenheimer." Another spectacular production is "1917," which tells the story of two British soldiers at the end of World War I. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film won 3 Oscars for Best Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Sound. It offers a unique visual and scenic experience while delivering dynamic action that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end!
The Polish offering in this section will be the award-winning "Filip." Directed by Michał Kwieciński, the film tells the story of a Polish waiter working in a luxury hotel in Frankfurt two years before the end of World War II. Don't miss the screening of the cult classic "Inglourious Basterds" directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film features a star-studded cast including Diane Kruger, Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, and Michael Fassbender, with many scenes now iconic in cinema history!
Screenings in the "On the Frontline" section are funded by the 2024 Civic Budget and are held under the patronage of TME Polówka.