Official Selection 2026
Feature Films
Documentary Cinema
Short Film Showcase
Screening time:
Friday, March 20, 2026, 8.30 PM
Language: English
2h 13 min I Biography I 2025
Director: Michał Kwieciński
Screenplay: Bartosz Janiszewski, Victor Meutelet
Cinematography: Michał Sobociński
Editing: Bartłomiej Piasek, Piotr Wójcik
Music: Frédéric Chopin
Cast: Eryk Kulm, Joséphine de La Baume
Synopsis: A bold and lyrical portrait of Frédéric Chopin, this biographical drama reimagines the composer as a vibrant, charismatic force in 1830s Paris. At just 25, Chopin dazzles aristocrats and royalty, performing in salons, teaching to stay afloat, and composing timeless works—all while concealing a worsening illness with charm and wit.
The film unfolds in vivid, interwoven scenes that reveal Chopin as a “rockstar of his time,” driven by passion, spontaneity, and creative fire. His relationships with strong women—including George Sand and Maria Wodzińska—shape both his emotional world and musical genius. Eryk Kulm leads a stellar cast in this sweeping exploration of desire, decline, and artistic legacy.
The music for Chopin, Chopin! was overseen by renowned Polish pianist Janusz Olejniczak. Olejniczak guided lead actor Eryk Kulm in preparing and performing Chopin’s compositions for the film. While the score itself is built around Chopin’s original works, Olejniczak’s involvement ensured authenticity and emotional depth in the musical interpretation.
This collaboration adds a layer of realism to the film, as Kulm spent months learning to play Chopin’s pieces, bringing the composer’s artistry to life on screen.
Awards & Nominations:
• 2025 Nominee Golden Lions – Best Film
Screening time:
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11 AM
1h 33 min I Family / Adventure I 2025
Director: Magdalena Nieć
Screenplay: Magdalena Nieć, Katarzyna Stachowicz Gacek, Mojca Tirs
Cinematography: Rafal Paradowski
Music: Maciej Zielinski
Cast: Adam Woronowicz, Liliana Zajbert, Maksymilian Zielinski, Monika Pikula, Mateusz Damiecki
Synopsis: The Dog Who Traveled by Train 2 is a heartwarming Polish family adventure film, a sequel to the 2023 hit directed by Magdalena Nieć.
After the events of the first movie, Lampo – the extraordinary White Swiss Shepherd who became an internet sensation for traveling alone by train – finds a new home with a man who likes order and quiet life (played by Adam Woronowicz). However, when this well-organized guy agrees to take care of the adventurous dog, everything quickly turns into joyful chaos full of funny mishaps, unexpected journeys, and warm moments.
Lampo’s unstoppable love for train rides and exploring the world once again brings laughter, friendship, and touching lessons about opening up to new experiences and embracing the unpredictable. The film continues the spirit of the original story – inspired by the real-life Italian dog Lampo from the 1950s – mixing humor, adventure, and family values, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Premiere took place in August 2025, and it features returning elements like the charm of railway travels and the lovable, clever dog as the main star.
Screening time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:15 PM
Language: English
1h 48 min I Spy Thriller I 2024
Director: James Marquand
Screenplay: James Marquand
Cinematography: Karol Łakomiec
Music: Joe Wilson Davies
Cast: Morgane Polanski, Malcolm
McDowell, Ingvar Sigurdsson
Synopsis: Krystyna Skarbek, a fearless Polish aristocrat, becomes one of Britain’s first female spies during World War II. Operating behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Europe, she undertakes daring missions to support the resistance — until betrayal forces her into a deadly game of survival.
Inspired by true events, The Partisan is a tense, character-driven thriller that explores loyalty, identity, and the cost of courage. With standout performances by Morgane Polanski and Agata Kulesza, the film brings to life a forgotten heroine whose legacy shaped the future of espionage.
Screening time:
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 4 PM
Language: English
2 hr 7 I DramaI 2025
Director: Wojciech Smarzowski
Screenplay: Wojciech Smarzowski
Cinematography: Pawel Tybora
Editing: Krzysztof Komander
Music: Mikolaj Trzaska
Cast: Agata Turkot, Tomasz Schuchardt, Agata Kulesza
Synopsis: The story follows Gośka, a woman who meets Grzesiek through an online dating platform and quickly falls into what appears to be a perfect romance. Grzesiek woos her with romantic gestures, including flowers and a proposal in Venice, leading to a seemingly idyllic life together. However, cracks soon emerge in their relationship, revealing a darker side as their shared home transforms into a perilous environment marked by escalating domestic violence.
The film employs a nonlinear narrative structure, incorporating footage from security cameras and smartphones to immerse viewers in the psychological and emotional turmoil of abuse. It explores the insidious mechanisms of toxic relationships, the boundaries of love, and the societal prevalence of domestic violence, making it a haunting and thought-provoking examination of a hidden epidemic. With strong performances from Agata Turkot as Gośka and Tomasz Schuchardt as Grzesiek, the movie became a major box-office success in Poland and has been praised for its raw intensity and relevance, sparking widespread discussions upon its release.
Screening time:
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:45 PM
Language: Polish
1h 30 min I Comdedy I 2025
Director: Jakub Michalczuk
Screenplay: Marek Modzelewski
Cinematography: Kacper Fertacz
Editing: Sebastian Mialik
Music: Jerzy Rogiewicz
Cast: Izabela Kuna, Adam Woronowicz,
Maja Ostaszewska, Marcin Dorociński
Synopsis: A christening in the Polish countryside sets the stage for another round of family fireworks in this sharp, ensemble-driven comedy. Wanda and Tadeusz hope for a peaceful celebration, but when Małgorzata arrives with her psychotherapist friend — and her ex-husband unexpectedly returns from Australia — tensions erupt. Add flirtations, misunderstandings, and a visit from the local police, and the party quickly spirals into chaos. With a stellar cast including Izabela Kuna, Adam Woronowicz, Maja Ostaszewska, and Marcin Dorociński, In-Laws 3 delivers fast-paced humor and emotional insight, proving once again that in Polish families, even a christening can turn into a full-blown comedy of manners.
Screening time:
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11 AM
1 hr 45 min I Crime DramaI 2025/2026
Director: Bartlomiej Ignaciuk
Screenplay: Jan Purzycki, Bartlomiej Ignaciuk
Cinematography: Klaudiusz Dwulit
Editing: Andrzej Kowalski
Music: Jan Komar
Cast: Tomasz Zietek, Marcin Bosak, Tomasz Kot
Synopsis: “Wielka Warszawska” (The Great Warsaw Race) premiered in Polish cinemas on January 23, 2026. It serves as the long-awaited final chapter of an informal “shady games” trilogy written by Jan Purzyczyk – following the cult classics “Wielki Szu” (Big Shoot, 1985) and “Piłkarski poker” (Soccer Poker, 1989).
The story follows a young, talented jockey named Krzysiek, who dreams of winning Poland’s most prestigious horse race – Wielka Warszawska (The Great Warsaw Race), held at Służewiec Racecourse. Full of passion and idealism, he enters the closed world of horse racing as a complete novice. Very quickly he discovers that this beautiful sport is controlled by a dense network of arrangements, corruption, big money, and mafia influence. The early 1990s – the chaotic time of Poland’s transformation after the fall of communism – only amplify the temptations: fast career, easy cash, and power.
Krzysiek faces a classic moral dilemma: stay true to his pure love of racing or give in to the system that can make him a star overnight – but at the price of his integrity.
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Screening time:
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1:30 PM
Language: English
2 hr 3 min I Drama I 2025
Director: Władysław Pasikowski
Screenplay: Władysław Pasikowski
Cinematography: Maciej Lisiecki
Editing: Jarosław Kaminski
Music: Daniel Bloom
Cast: Bogusław Linda, Karolina Gruszka, Ireneusz Czop
Synopsis: Operation Pope is a gripping political thriller rooted in historical intrigue, Assassination of the Pope explores the covert forces behind the 1981 attempt on Pope John Paul II’s life. When the Kremlin issues a secret directive to eliminate the Polish pontiff, elite sniper and intelligence operative Konstanty “Bruno” Brusicki is tasked not with pulling the trigger—but with erasing the evidence and silencing the assassin. As Bruno navigates a maze of espionage, betrayal, and moral reckoning, he confronts the cost of loyalty and the weight of conscience. The film blends taut suspense with emotional depth, revealing the human toll behind geopolitical maneuvering. Featuring a commanding performance by Bogusław Linda, alongside Karolina Gruszka, Ireneusz Czop, and Zbigniew Zamachowski, Operation Pope delivers a bold, cinematic take on one of the Cold War’s most mysterious chapters.
Awards & Nominations:
• 2025 – Nominee – Polish Film Festival – Golden Lions – Best Film
Screening time:
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4 PM
1 hr 46 min I Drama, Comedy I 2025
Director: Piotr Domalewski
Screenplay: Piotr Domalewski
Cinematography: Piotr Sobocinsji Jr
Editing: Agnieszka Glinska
Music: Wojciech Urbanski
Cast: Tobiasz Wajda, Bruno Blach-Baar, Mikolaj Juszczyk, Slawomir Orzechowski, Filip Juszczyk, Daria Kalinchuk, Kamila Urzedowska
Synopsis: Domalewski’s The Altar Boys is one of the most refreshing and emotionally charged Polish films of recent years – it manages to blend sharp social commentary, genuine warmth, youthful rebellion and surprisingly mature moral questions — all without falling into preachiness or cheap cynicism.
A group of teenage altar boys from a typical Polish suburb grow increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy and indifference in the adult world. Led by the idealistic Filip, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Listening in on confessions, wearing Zorro-style masks, they start punishing “sinners” and helping those in need — a DIY mix of Robin Hood and vigilante justice. What begins as a half-innocent, half-naughty crusade quickly spirals into situations that force the boys to confront very adult questions: Where is the line between good intentions and harm? Can children really “fix” the world of grown-ups? And what happens when your black-and-white moral code meets real-life shades of gray?
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Screening time:
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 7 PM
1 hr 54 min I Crime Thriller I 2025
Director: Damian Matyasik
Screenplay: Damian Matyasik
Cinematography: Michal Pakulski
Editing: Damian Matyasik
Music: Maciej Zielinski
Cast: Maciej Musialowski, Julia Wieniawa, Pawel Monsiel, Sebastian Dela, Kacper Olszewski
Synopsis: I Want More is based on true events on one of the largest cyber frauds in Polish history. Marcin, a seemingly confident young man who hides deep insecurity beneath his leader persona becomes torn between a carefree life of gaming with friends and the harsh realities of impending adulthood – an alcoholic father, a similarly troubled mother, and a younger sister scared to be at home. The tipping point comes when Marcin’s girlfriend Hania’s father needs expensive, life-saving treatment. Desperate and seeing no legal way out—Marcin devises a high-risk plan. He pulls his close friends into the ruthless world of cybercrime, using the infamous “impersonator method”. What starts as a targeted, one-off desperation move explodes far beyond their control. The scheme scales rapidly, generating enormous sums that dwarf their initial goal. Adrenaline, a false sense of power, and the intoxicating rush of easy money turn Marcin from a reluctant participant into someone addicted to the lifestyle. Greed overtakes necessity; loyalty frays; love is tested to breaking point. The once-tight group dynamic unravels amid paranoia, betrayal, and the looming threat of consequences.
