The last film from Polish auteur Andrzej Wajda (*Ashes and Diamonds, Danton*), AFTERIMAGE is the story of Władysław Strzemiński, an avant-garde painter, who did not give in to socialist realism being ruthlessly enforced by the Communist regime in the post-war Poland. The tragic consequences of a struggle for artistic freedom in the totalitarian system of power unfold at first slowly, but gradually lead a charismatic, defiant man into the abyss. Nominated for eight awards at the **Polish Film Awards.** Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival.** *"This is an angry, vivid, passionate film." - Glenn Kenny, **The New York Times***