(Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Poland

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

89 minutes

Year:

2025

Directors:

Marcin Giżycki

Production companies:

Kalejdoskop Film,

Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny,

Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych,

CANAL+ Polska,

Studio Filmów Rysunkowych

Actors:

Self

Self

Crews:

Director

Director

Director

Director of Photography

Director of Photography