The Cinematheque

“[Scarborn​’s] iconoclasm suggests the [late] works of Tarantino … tonally dark period films that use the clichés of genre and exploitation films to explore the representation of divisive moments in history.”

Darragh O’Donoghue, Cineaste

Spring 1794: General Tadeusz Kosciuszko (Jacek Braciak, Leave No Traces, EUFF 2023) returns to Poland to plan an uprising against the occupying Russians. ​“Kos” is being tracked by merciless Russian cavalry captain Dunin (Robert Wieckiewicz, In Darkness), who wants to capture the general before he sparks a national revolt. Meanwhile Ignac (Bartosz Bielenia, Corpus Christi), illegitimate son of a nobleman, dreams of inheriting his father’s estate. When his father dies, Ignac’s half-brother refuses to fulfill their father’s wishes; Ignac steals the will and has two days to present it to the court to prove his noble title. During his escape, however, he encounters Kosciuszko and soon must choose between his dreams of nobility and joining in the fight for a greater cause. A captivating historical drama, Scarborn triumphed at the 2024 Polish Film Awards, winning six awards including Best Directing, Screenplay, and Sound.

In Polish with English subtitles

Streaming
December 1 (Sunday) through
December 15 (Sunday)

This film is available to stream in Canada only. Streaming ticketing links will be available soon.

Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.