Old Film Festival: Film evening with Filip Bajon and Krzysztof Majchrzak

“Aria for the Athlete” is one of the most important films in the work of Filip Bajon and at the same time an unforgettable role of Krzysztof Majchrzak. During a special evening at the new campus of the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, both artists will meet the audience. The program included a screening of a film from 1979 and a mini jazz recital by Krzysztof Majchrzak.

The film tells the story of Władysław Góralewicz, a former world champion in wrestling, who decides to donate his extraordinary collection of trophies to the opera. During the interview, he recalls his life, and with his story we go back to the end of the 19th century. Young Goralewicz then began to perform in fairgrounds and subordinate circuses. His exceptional strength, fighting elegance and erudition make him quickly stand out from other competitors and start his way to the top.

“Aria for the athlete” was created in 1979 by Filip Bajon, and the main role of the wrestler was played by Krzysztof Majchrzak. For this creation, the actor received the Zbyszek Cybulski Award a year later. The meeting will be an opportunity not only to rediscover one of the important works of Polish cinema, but also to learn about the history of its creation and look at the film from the perspective of its creators.