Movie Night of Libraries

Falenica Library invites you to the Film Library Night, i.e. film screenings and presentations related to "The Deluge" by Henryk Sienkiewicz on the 140th anniversary of the novel's publication. Programme: 18.00 – Fantastyczne Historie group: truths and myths about "The Deluge" and its author, Henryk Sienkiewicz. The show is combined with a presentation of the historical background, an exhibition of costumes and artefacts from the era. 19.45 – screening of the documentary "Potop. Postscriptum" (2024) directed by Łukasz Czajka about the Oscar-nominated superproduction "The Deluge" from 1974 directed by Jerzy Hoffman, the political and organisational behind-the-scenes of making the film adaptation. 21.00-21.15 – "The Deluge in 14 minutes" an animated film by Habrid, an example of inspiration, variation and summaries of the set text in pop culture, including on YouTube. 21.30-00.30 – "Potop Redivivus" from 2014. Screening of a refreshed and shortened version of Jerzy Hoffman's 1974 film. Free admission. The event at the library in Wawer is accessible for people with mobility disabilities. The project is funded by the Wawer District of the Capital City of Warsaw.