This year’s lineup highlights the vibrancy, creativity, and global relevance of modern Polish cinema, including:
- Vinci 2 – a clever art heist thriller by Juliusz Machulski
- Franz – a visually stunning Kafka-inspired drama by Agnieszka Holland
- Travel Essentials – an intense mystery thriller by Kamila Tarabura
- Photosensitive (Światłoczuła) – a luminous romantic drama by Tadeusz Śliwa
- The Altar Boys (Ministranci) – a bold coming-of-age story by Piotr Domalewski
- Chopin, Chopin! – a sweeping portrait of the legendary composer by Michał Kwieciński
- Brother (Brat) – a moving family drama by Maciej Sobieszczański
- Home Sweet Home (Dom dobry) – a psychologically charged drama by Wojciech Smarzowski
- Operation Pope (Zamach na papieża) – a gripping Cold War thriller by Władysław Pasikowski
Plus, the Festival Shorts Program showcases the best of contemporary Polish short films.
- Special Guests Include:
- Dagmara Dominczyk (Travel Essentials, Succession) – recipient of the 2026 KF Pioneer Award
- Piotr Domalewski (Director of The Altar Boys)
- Piotr Sobocinski Jr. (Cinematographer of The Altar Boys)
- Michal Sobocinski Cinematographer of Chopin, Chopin!)
- Agata Turkot (Actress in Home Sweet Home).
The Festival opens Thursday, March 19 with a Gala Reception (by invitation only. Festival Pass holders are invited).
All screenings take place at Landmark’s Bethesda Row Cinema, March 20–22.
Enjoy exclusive Q&A sessions with Festival’s special guests, as well as panel discussion following the screening of Home Sweet Home.
Join us for the official jury and audience award announcement on the final day.
Tickets: $22 per film (plus fees) | Festival Pass: $150 (KF Members receive 25% off).
More info, showtimes, and tickets: www.kfpolishfilmfest.org
