Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold (2024): A Portrait of a Champion’s Rise and Fall

At the 2025 New York Polish Film Festival, audiences will be treated to Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold (Kulej. Dwie strony medalu), a compelling biographical drama directed

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“Forest” (2024): A Poignant Exploration of Compassion Amidst Crisis

In her latest documentary, Forest (Las, 2024), acclaimed Polish director Lidia Duda presents a deeply human narrative set against the backdrop of the European refugee crisis. The film

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A Volcanic Shift: How War Reshapes Lives in Kocur’s 2024 Drama

Under the Volcano (Pod wulkanem), the latest film by acclaimed Polish director Damian Kocur, offers a poignant exploration of displacement and identity amidst geopolitical turmoil. Premiering at the

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Małgorzata Potocka: From ‘Everything for Sale’ to a Multifaceted Artistic Journey

TOP PHOTO: Still from the film "Everything for Sale": Beata Tyszkiewicz, Małgorzata Potocka, and Elżbieta CzyżewskaMałgorzata Potocka, a distinguished figure in Polish cinema and theater, began her illustrious

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Wajda Film Centre

This year’s festival is being organized in partnership with the Andrzej Wajda Film Centre in Warsaw.ABOUT THE CENTREThe Andrzej Wajda Film Culture Centre in Warsaw is a dynamic cultural

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Martin Scorsese and the Polish Film Legacy: A Cinematic Bond

Martin Scorsese and the Polish Film Legacy: A Cinematic BondMartin Scorsese is globally renowned for his unparalleled contributions to cinema. A master storyteller, innovator, and historian, Scorsese has

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🎬 Into the Depths: The Lasting Power of Andrzej Wajda’s Kanał (1957)

As the New York Polish Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, we return to one of the most haunting and defining films in Polish cinema: Kanał by Andrzej

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Volunteers Needed!

New York Polish Film FestivalSeeks a Part-Time Volunteers for its Annual Film FestivalMay 27-31 • 2025Great opportunity for students, or anyone interested in film, and volunteering in a

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Ride in Style to NYPFF 2025: Win a $1,269 Vivelo La Donna Gold Bicycle! 🚲

Are you ready to add some golden sparkle to your daily commute while celebrating the magic of Polish cinema? The New York Polish Film Festival 2025 is thrilled

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🎬 Special Event Spotlight: “Films by Andrzej Wajda” — A Panel Honoring a Cinematic Giant

As part of the 20th Anniversary edition of the New York Polish Film Festival, we are proud to present a signature event that brings together cinematic legacy, scholarship,

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