Polish Film Festival
Sunday 31 August from 6pm to 10pm Wednesday 3 September from 8:45pm to 10pm Saturday 6 September from 8pm to 10pm Sunday 7 September from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Wednesday 10 September from 8:45pm to 10pm Saturday 13 September from 6pm to 8pm Sunday 14 September from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday 20 September from 6pm to 8pm Sunday 21 September from 8pm to 10pm Sunday 12 October from 7pm to 9pm Monday 13 October from 7pm to 9pm Saturday 18 October from 9pm to 11pm Sunday 19 October from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
The Polish Film Festival is back — and this year it’s bigger and more accessible than ever. From 31 August to 19 October, audiences can enjoy the very best of contemporary Polish cinema at three locations: Palace Norton St, Palace Central, and the Hayden Orpheum.
Now in its 11th year, the Festival will feature nine Australian premieres in a program ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies and tender romances to gripping dramas, high-stakes heist action, and compelling investigative documentaries — all showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary Polish cinema.
Opening night on 31 August will feature the Australian Premiere of Off We Go!, a heartwarming, intergenerational road comedy about love, courage, and living life to the fullest at any age. Guests will be treated to Polish delicacies and a complimentary glass of wine before the screening — the perfect way to begin this cinematic journey.
Tickets are now on sale and the full program is available at polishfilmfestival.org.
2025 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
A moving cross-cultural drama starring acclaimed Polish actor Marcin Dorociński (The Queen’s Gambit, Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning). Blending quiet humour, emotional depth, and cultural insight, the film journeys through love, loss, and the bonds that transcend borders — and even death.
From the creators of the Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-nominated Loving Vincent comes a visually stunning adaptation of the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants — a compelling blend of romance, tragedy, and folklore that brings Reymont’s epic tale to life through hand-painted oil animation.
Filmed in South Africa, Poland and the Czech Republic, this gripping investigative documentary exposes the loopholes in the trophy trade exploited by an intricate network of Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian criminal groups, and its devastating toll on rhino populations.
A tense, character-driven drama starring Polish-American actress Dagmara Domińczyk (HBO’s Succession, The Count of Monte Cristo, Priscilla). When a mysterious memoir arrives on her doorstep, a journalist returns to Poland, uncovering buried truths and the fragile line between memory and manipulation.
A contemporary drama steeped in the moral complexity and subtle intensity of Krzysztof Kieślowski — the iconic master of Polish cinema.
A smart and deeply relatable comedy-drama about six women at life’s crossroads, offering a heartfelt exploration of identity and self-worth in a world full of unrealistic expectations.
An unconventional love story that invites viewers to see the world through a different lens.
A witty and masterfully crafted exploration of love, ego, and the fragile architecture of marriage, set against the backdrop of the eccentric world of theatre.
From the mastermind behind cult classics Vabank, Sexmission, and Kiler, this highly anticipated legacy sequel to Juliusz Machulski’s smash hit Vinci features an all-star cast and brings back his signature blend of humour, suspense, and clever twists.
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