Auckland Heritage Festival: Overcoming Fate Film Talk Tour

See this deeply moving, hauntingly creative and contemporary film interpretation of the Polish Pahiatua children's journey, as recalled 70 years on by the participants. Interwoven threads of documentary footage, poetic and artistic devices reveal a viewpoint of personal tragedy, forced journeying and overcoming adversity.

'The heroes of my film are Polish children who survived deportation to Siberia together with their families, and then, as a result of exile in wartime, went to [New Zealand]' says award-winning director Marek Lechowicz. 'Most of these children lost their loved ones and have not yet visited the homeland'.

'Overcoming Fate' was filmed in Auckland and Poland and screened on Polish television. Subtitles. PG.

Talk and Guided tour included.
$10 per person. Cash and internet banking accepted. Sorry, no Eftpos available.
No bookings required for casual visitors. Groups by prior arrangement.

The Polish Museum is for all New Zealanders and visitors.
"GLAM" Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum.

Howick is a destination that offers variety including Howick beach, Stockade Hill, various Fencible sites and historical walks, All Saints Church, Uxbridge Creative Arts, Te Tui Gallery and Howick Historical Village.

The quaint Howick village shops are a 5 minute walk from the museum and the Botany Town Centre is a 10 minute drive.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 'Overcoming Fate - Film, Talk, Tour', the Howick district and the Polish Museum.

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