“Happy Olo” and a meeting with Aleksander Doba

We have the pleasure of inviting you to a film screening accompanied with a meeting with the main hero within the 7th “Curious about the World” Culture and Travel Festival:

“Happy Olo” and a meeting with Aleksander Doba

October 23rd, 7 PM
Forum Cinema, 5 Legionowa Street
tickets: 14 PLN (regular ticket), 12 PLN (discount ticket), available at the Forum Cinema’s box office and on bilety.bok.bialystok.pl
host: Piotr Doliński

Happy Olo
A joyful celebration of life and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams. Centered on Poland’s famous trans-Atlantic kayaker Aleksander “Olo” Doba and told in the style of a road movie, ”Happy Olo” is a merry tale filled with optimism, music and love of life.

The film challenges cinematic convention as it follows the youthful 70-year old Olo through the Polish countryside, kayak in tow. During his overland journey he shares his stories and song, juxtaposed with footage of his Transatlantic exploits and animations of his numerous adventures. This film, with its larger-than-life character and radiant optimism, will be adored by viewers of all ages.

Aleksander Ludwik Doba
Born in 1946. Polish traveller, kayaker, and explorer. In 2010 he was the first man in history to kayak across the Atlantic Ocean on his own. At the turn of 2013 and 2014 he crossed the widest stretch of the Atlantic between the coasts of Europe and North America. He is also a glider pilot and parachute jumper.

complete festival’s schedule