The 24th Polish Film Festival

KINOTEKA, the UK's leading celebration of Polish cinema, is back with daring new voices, acclaimed auteurs and a rich programme of screenings and events.

The 2026 edition pays tribute to two giants of Polish filmmaking: Andrzej Wajda, marking what would be his 100th birthday with a retrospective of his iconic works and Krzysztof Kieślowski, honouring his enduring impact on world cinema.

Highlights include FRANZ by Agnieszka Holland - Poland's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards and Chopin, Chopin!, Michał Kwieciński's lavish biopic of Frédéric Chopin. A selection of other exciting contemporary Polish films will also be showcased throughout the festival as well as a series of workshops and special events!