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POLFF25: THE CROSSROADS
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Synopsis
THE CROSSROADS
SKRZYƻOWANIE
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
In the spirit of Krzysztof KieĆlowskiâs cinema, an intimate drama starring two legends of Polish acting â Jan Englert and Anna Romantowska. Winner of the Young FIPRESCI award at the Warsaw Film Festival, THE CROSSROADS explores the quiet turning points in life â when time slows, and weâre forced to confront moral choices, past regrets, and the reckoning that often arrives too late.
For fifty years, 82-year-old retired doctor Tadeusz had driven daily through that same intersection without a single accident. But one day he is involved in a tragic crash that claims the life of a promising 24-year-old medical student â a devoted husband and soon-to-be father. Experts assess that Tadeusz is not responsible, but this does not silence the heavy burden he feels. The tragedy begins to overwhelm both Tadeusz and his loved ones, while unresolved issues from the past start to surface. As guilt, grief, and public scrutiny mount, Tadeusz makes a series of unexpected decisions, some of which directly affect his family.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
WINNER: Young FIPRESCI Award for Best Debut from Eastern Europe I Warsaw International Film Festival I 2025Â
WINNER: Best Actor (Jan Englert) I Mastercard OFF CAMERA I 2025
WINNER: Female Voice Award (Dominika MonteanâPaĆkĂłw) I Mastercard OFF CAMERA I 2025â
Opening Date
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
Rating
CTC
Length
99m
Reviews
The multi-layered story provides an engaging experience full of reflections.â
Jan Englert delivers a subtle yet powerful performance... His ability to communicate without having to say much contributes to an emotional roller-coaster on the screen