Afterimage

Set in post-war communist Poland, the film follows the life and struggles of acclaimed avant-garde painter Wladyslaw Strzeminski. As a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, he champions his radical artistic theories and his unique style, which clashes with the rigid ideology of the new regime. Consequently, Strzeminski faces increasing pressure and persecution, leading to his eventual dismissal and a desperate fight to preserve his artistic integrity and legacy.

Andrzej Wajda's final film, "Afterimage," received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its poignant portrayal of artistic struggle against political oppression and Boguslaw Linda's powerful performance. While some found the narrative conventional, the film was widely recognized as a fitting and moving conclusion to the legendary director's career.

• A moving and respectful tribute to a remarkable artist and a legendary director.

• Boguslaw Linda delivers a compelling performance as the defiant painter.

• The film effectively captures the suffocating atmosphere of political control.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's historical narrative and the central performance, finding it to be a thought-provoking and well-made drama. Some viewers noted that while the story was engaging, it could be emotionally heavy.

Selected as the Polish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, though it was not nominated.

"Afterimage" was the final film directed by Andrzej Wajda, who passed away shortly after its completion in October 2016 at the age of 90.