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IV Festiwal Filmów Sportowych Sztafeta: Explore Inspiring Sports Documentaries

Experience powerful cinematic stories from global filmmakers on the transformative impact of sports.

The IV Sports Film Festival 'Sztafeta' brings compelling and authentic stories to the screen, showcasing the profound ways sports can change lives and influence the world. Delve into documentaries about athletes, their passion for competition, and the broader socio-political contexts woven into athletic journeys. This festival highlights human interest stories and the inspiration found within the world of sports.

About IV Festiwal Filmów Sportowych Sztafeta at Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

The IV Sports Film Festival 'Sztafeta' (Relay) showcases compelling and authentic stories from filmmakers worldwide, exploring how sports can change lives and influence the world. Held from September 13-15, 2019, it features documentaries on athletes, passion for sports, and the broader socio-political context reflected in athletic competition.

Curatorial context

The IV Sports Film Festival 'Sztafeta' (Relay) invites audiences to experience extraordinary stories of ordinary heroes through the lens of cinema. This festival, running from September 13th to 15th, 2019, at the Elektronik cinema in Warsaw, features films from across the globe that delve into the profound impact of sports. It highlights how sport can be a catalyst for personal change and global influence, presenting portraits of famous athletes, individuals dedicated to their athletic passions, and narratives that intertwine personal journeys with national histories. The festival emphasizes that sport transcends mere competition, often reflecting political, social, and cultural issues. It aims to inspire viewers by showcasing how professional and amateur sports cultivate champions who, in turn, motivate others towards physical activity. 'Sztafeta' offers cinematic tales of overcoming personal limits and features encounters with individuals who have achieved remarkable feats, embodying determination, perseverance, and teamwork.

Admission and ticket notes

Ticketing information and links to purchase tickets for individual film screenings are provided, with some events including post-film discussions. The festival is organized by Fundacja Węzeł and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.

IV Festiwal Filmów Sportowych Sztafeta key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 13, 2019 – Sep 15, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The festival organized by Fundacja Węzeł (Węzeł Foundation) features films directed by Léa Rinaldi, Ross Whitaker, Jennifer Socorro, Edwin Corona Ramos, Julien Faraut, Till Schauder, Keegan Kuhn, Grant Baldwin, and Dariusz Załuski. Some screenings include post-film discussions with figures like Sylwia Zaczkiewicz and director Dariusz Załuski.
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