“Colorada” directed by Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska Poland 2025 “Colorada” (directed by Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska, 2025) is a moving documentary revealing the little-known history of Polish emigration to the Argentine province of Misiones. A century ago, this tropical region, overgrown with dense jungle, became a new home for thousands of Poles looking for a chance at a better life. The film tells about the fate of the settlers and their descendants, who not only survived in demanding conditions, but also played a key role in the development of tea cultivation and the tea industry in Argentina. Archival photographs, maps and testimonies of the first emigrants are intertwined with memories of subsequent generations and delightful photographs of contemporary plantations and landscapes of Misiones. “Colorado” is a story about memory, identity and attachment to roots. It shows how Polish traditions, language and culture were passed down by successive generations despite thousands of kilometers separating emigrants from their homeland. It's also his
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“Colorada” directed by Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska Poland 2025 “Colorada” (directed by Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska, 2025) is a moving documentary revealing the little-known history of Polish emigration to the Argentine province of Misiones. A century ago, this tropical region, overgrown with dense jungle, became a new home for thousands of Poles looking for a chance at a better life. The film tells about the fate of the settlers and their descendants, who not only survived in demanding conditions, but also played a key role in the development of tea cultivation and the tea industry in Argentina. Archival photographs, maps and testimonies of the first emigrants are intertwined with memories of subsequent generations and delightful photographs of contemporary plantations and landscapes of Misiones. “Colorado” is a story about memory, identity and attachment to roots. It shows how Polish traditions, language and culture were passed down by successive generations despite thousands of kilometers separating emigrants from their homeland. It is also a story of courage, hard work and community building on a foreign land. The film was very well received in both Poland and Argentina. His universal message, high visual quality and skillful combination of historical narrative with emotional portrayal of people and places were appreciated. The production was also awarded during the International Film Festival of the NNW in Gdynia. After the screening there will be a meeting with the director of the film, Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska. It will be an opportunity to talk about the backstage of the creation of the documentary, the history of Polish emigration to Argentina and the fate of the protagonists of the film. Admission is free. Tickets are now available at the box office of the Rialto Cinema. The number of seats is limited, so we encourage you to pick them up in advance. The remaining pool of tickets will also be available on the day of the event. “Colorada” will be presented as part of the 3rd Poznań Film Review, which will take place on October 11, 2026 at the Rialto Cinema in Poznań.
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