Join us on the opening night and celebrate 10 years of the Polish Film Festival in Perth. 

Pre-screening reception includes a complimentary drink on arrival and Polish specialties served by Eco Bread and Polish Pierogi Dumplings before the film. 

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Arrivals 6:15pm I Reception 6:30pm I Speeches and film approx. 7pm

Set against the backdrop of Cold War espionage, DOPPELGÄNGER. THE DOUBLE  is a gripping psychological spy thriller that unravels across both sides of the Iron Curtain. Masterfully directed by Jan Holoubek, it follows the intertwined lives of two men, Hans Steiner and Jan Bitner, living in parallel universes yet mysteriously connected. Recipient of multiple awards at the Gdynia Film Festival, it keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they gradually comprehend the connections between the two characters.

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Hans Steiner (Jakub Gierszał) lives a seemingly quiet life in bustling Strasbourg, where under his new identity he discreetly carries out espionage activities. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Iron Curtain in Gdańsk, devoted patriot Jan Bitner (Tomasz Schuchardt), passionately fights for a free Poland immersed in the Solidarity movement. Despite their disparate worlds, a subtle connection links them, setting the stage for a high-stakes game of deception and intrigue. With tensions escalating on both sides of the Iron Curtain, the fate of these two men becomes increasingly intertwined.

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Rooted in actual events of Cold War Poland and produced with great attention to detail, the film explores themes of identity theft and international politics and their profound impact on the lives of ordinary individuals.

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Doppelganger was the opening selection of the 2023 Gdynia Film Festival, winning multiple awards including best director, best cinematography and best supporting actor.

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