When does the screening start and end?

The event takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free; donations are requested on-site.

How long does the film last?

The film lasts about 80 minutes; including entry and closing, the evening is scheduled until 10:00 PM.

Is there a reservation or seating tickets?

Seating is first-come, first-served; seats are limited, early arrival is recommended.

Is the venue accessible?

Specific information on accessibility is not available; please contact the organizer at the Open Space Traunstein directly if needed.

Can I pay by card on-site?

Since admission is donation-based, it is advisable to bring some cash for the donation; other sales offers have not been announced.

Cinema of Memory: Maciej J. Drygas' Trains Ignites Images, History, Emotion

Name: TRAINS O.R.T. Film Winter – Documentary by Maciej J. Drygas
Start: 2026-01-10T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-10T23:00:00+00:00
Location: Offener Raum Traunstein

On the Tracks of Memory: 'Trains' as a Cinematic Time Panorama in Traunstein

A winter evening for the senses: In the Open Space Traunstein, Maciej J. Drygas unfolds his wordless yet overwhelming cinematic essay 'Trains' – a found-footage symphony that relocates the reading atmosphere of a concentrated author encounter to the cinema hall. Archive images, music, and montage condense into a literary experience on the screen.

The Magic of Montage: Images that Tell

Like chapters in a great narrative, scenes line up: the heat of the workshops, shining steel, travelers in the dining car, uniforms and homecomings, departures and arrivals. The precise visual dramaturgy and the artistry of the editing sequence create a narrative pull – a poetics of trains that speaks of departure and abyss.

European Memory: Aesthetic, Political, Human

Drygas composes material from dozens of archives into a kaleidoscope of the 20th century. Between the pathos of progress and the logistics of war, between private journeys and deportations, the film showcases the ambivalence of modernity. The result possesses high literary quality: an essayistic collage that transcends genre boundaries and sharpens cultural discourse about history, technology, and responsibility.

Sound and Silence: The Tempo of Perception

Without spoken words, 'Trains' relies on music, sound, and rhythm. Acceleration and pauses alternate like paragraphs in a narrative. This creates an intimate atmosphere where each image acts like a line of prose – precise, sensual, memorable.

Work and Author in Context

The award-winning documentarian Maciej J. Drygas – influenced by collaboration with Krzysztof Zanussi and Krzysztof Kieślowski – shapes 'Trains' into a strict, touching study of movement and history. Awards at international festivals and IDFA honors underscore his authority in the European documentary film scene.

Conclusion

Expect a concentrated, cleverly edited film experience of rare density. 'Trains' is not a loud cinema evening, but a precisely composed journey – culturally and historically insightful, aesthetically gripping, emotionally resonant. Experience this special screening live in Traunstein and let the images resonate long after.