Movie

Afterimage

“The Artist Who Opposed The Soviet Dictatorship.”

★ 6.5(84)20161h 38m

Afterimage is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Andrzej Wajda
Release date: 2016-10-22
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: Akson Studio

Afterimage — trailer

About Afterimage

Afterimage is a 2016 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Andrzej Wajda, starring Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska and Zofia Wichłacz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Afterimage in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1945, as Stalin sets his hands over Poland, famous painter Wladislaw Strzeminski refuses to compromise on his art with the doctrines of social realism. Persecuted, expelled from his chair at the University, he's eventually erased from the museums' walls. With the help of some of his students, he starts fighting against the Party and becomes the symbol of an artistic resistance against intellectual tyranny.

Cast

Bogusław Linda

Władysław Strzemiński

Bronisława Zamachowska

Nika Strzemińska

Zofia Wichłacz

Hania

Aleksandra Justa

Katarzyna Kobro

Krzysztof Pieczyński

Julian Przyboś

Mariusz Bonaszewski

Madejski

Rafał Zawierucha

Shop Assistant

Jacek Beler

Filip Gurłacz

Konrad

Aleksander Fabisiak

Rajner

Paulina Gałązka

Wasinska

Irena Melcer

Jadzia

Themes & keywords

workchanceresistancepaintingartistrejectioncommunitymanjoseph stalinvisionartpolandcommunismcensorshipphysical disability

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Afterimage in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Afterimage on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Afterimage on Netflix?+

Afterimage is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.

How long is Afterimage?+

Afterimage has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Afterimage?+

Afterimage stars Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska, Zofia Wichłacz, Aleksandra Justa and Krzysztof Pieczyński.

When did Afterimage come out?+

Afterimage is a 2016 movie directed by Andrzej Wajda.

What genre is Afterimage?+

Afterimage is Drama and History film.

Who directed Afterimage?+

Afterimage was directed by Andrzej Wajda.