since 2005


In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Andrzej Wajda receiving the Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement, the New York Polish Film Festival, in partnership with the Andrzej Wajda Film Center in Warsaw, will honor the legendary Polish film director.

Andrzej Wajda was a distinguished Honorary Patron of our festival and has been an unwavering supporter of our mission to promote and showcase Polish cinema in New York. We are proud to celebrate his remarkable impact on Polish and global culture by presenting his films at the 20th anniversary of the New York Polish Film Festival.

As we gather in May 2025, we aim to honor Wajda's extraordinary legacy by showcasing six of his iconic films: *Ashes and Diamonds*, *Kanał*, *The Promised Land*, *Everything for Sale*, *Man of Iron*, and *Katyń*.

Additionally, a selection of new Polish films will be featured.

Join us for a tribute to Andrzej Wajda and a celebration of his artistic contributions and influence on both Polish and global cinema while welcoming diverse voices from the Polish film community.

The festival offers a unique opportunity to remember Wajda’s renowned films and introduce new audiences to the beauty and depth of Polish filmmaking.

This year's New York Polish Film Festival will be held from May 27 to June 1 at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater and Scandinavia House on Park Avenue in New York City.

Hanna Hartowicz
Festival Director


2025 program • may 27 - 31

tuesday · may 27 · scandinavia house

canal/KANAŁ (1957) 
dir. Andrzej Wajda
1h 31min

PANEL: Films by Andrzej Wajda
with prof. Annette Insdorf 

(Columbia University) and
Rafal Syska (Jagiellonian University)

UNDER THE VOLCANO / 
Pod wulkanem (2024)
dir. Damian Kocur
1h 45min

wed · may 28 · Directors Guild Theatre

OPENING NIGHT at Directors Guild Theatre
57 Street, New York

ASHES AND DIAMONDS/
Popiół i diament (1958)
dir. Andrzej Wajda
1h 43min

Thursday · MAY 29 · SCANDINAVIA HOUSE

EVERYTHING FOR SALE/
Wszystko na sprzedaż (1969) 
dir. Andrzej Wajda
1h 45min

THE PROMISED LAND/ 
Ziemia obiecana (1975) 
dir. Andrzej Wajda
2h 50min

friday · MAY 30 · SCANDINAVIA HOUSE

FOREST / Las, doc. (2024)
dir. Lidia Duda
1h 24min

KATYŃ (2007)
dir. Andrzej Wajda
2h 01min

THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE/ Dziewczyna z igłą ( 2024) 
Dir. Magnus von Horn
2h 03min

saturday · MAY 31 · SCANDINAVIA HOUSE

MAN OF IRON/ 
Człowiek z żelaza (1981)
Dir. Andrzej Wajda 
2h 26min

THE TRU STORY OF TAMARA ŁEMPICKA & THE ART OF SURVIVAL
(2024)
dir. Julie Rubio
1h 36min

KULEJ. ALL THE GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD/ Kulej. Dwie strony medalu. ( 2024
Dir. Xawery Żuławski
2h 28min


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last year's SELECTION


2024 SELECTION

CHŁOPI
PEASANTS
Dir. DK & Hugh Welchman

ŚWIĘTO OGNIA
FEAST OF FIRE
Dir. Kinga Debska

zielona granica
green border
Dir. Agnieszka Holland

SOBOWTÓR
DOPPELGANGER
Dir. Jan Holoubek

SKĄD - DOKĄD
IN THE REAR VIEW
Dir. Maciek Hamela

KAJTEK CZARODZIEJ
KAJTEK THE WIZARD
Magdalena Łazakiewicz

 NA TWOIM MIEJSCU
IF I WERE YOU
Dir. Antonio Galdamez Munoz

tak jak byŁo | (SHORt)
as it was
Dir. Anastasia Solonevych


2024 JURY


Karolina Porcari

actress, screenwriter, and film, television, and theater director

Head of the Jury


Bartek Rainski

Director/producer


Zosia Schroten - Czerniejewicz

PRODUCER, PUBLISHER OF "SCENA POLSKA"



2024 WINNERS


VERDICT:

The main award for the best film is awarded to "Green Border" directed by Agnieszka Holland for creating a moving depiction of human drama that transcends time and borders, leaving no room for indifference. "Green Border" is more than a film - it is a reflection on humanity, touching its deepest values.

The award for the best acting performance goes to Eryk Biedunkiewicz for the role of Antoś in the film "Kajtek the Wizard" directed by Magdalena Łazarkiewicz. For creating a character that captivates the viewer's heart, for dedication, and a magical talent that takes us into a beautiful, colorful yet challenging world of adulthood.

The Jury's award goes to Maja Komorowska for the role of the grandmother in the film "Kajtek the Wizard" directed by Magdalena Łazarkiewicz. For a magnetic acting performance, for creating a positive character whose warmth and ethos remain with the viewer long after watching the film.

The Special Award of the New York Polish Film Festival for directing and production is awarded to the film "Doppelgänger" directed by Jan Holubek. For creating an excellently crafted world that transports us to the times of solidarity in a psychological thriller. And for showing the two sides of the Iron Curtain permeating the personality of a communist intelligence agent.

.... and the 2024 Best Documentary Award goes to:

“Rivers are the arteries of our planet.”
The award for the best documentary film goes to "Until the Last Drop" directed by Ewa Ewart for the ability to address such a challenging topic as the health of planet Earth with sensitivity and insight. For the hope of a better tomorrow and for reminding us that the human body is made up of 70% water.


Location


SCANDINAVIA HOUSE
58 Park Ave, 

New York, NY 10016

THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS WHO MADE THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL POSSIBLE!

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