The event will run from 7 March to 28 March, 2026.
All Kinoteka ‘Pixels & Pierogies’ events are free! There is no need to book a ticket, just come along!
We invite everyone to donate whatever they can to support Ukrainians fighting for their freedom. A portion of proceeds from every item sold, screening, experience and haircut will go directly to this cause.
We’re shaking up Kinoteka with a dynamic series of special events at KX Coal Drops Yard.
Enjoy free screenings of award-winning films from Wajda School, a film school founded in 2002 in Warsaw by Andrzej Wajda and Wojciech Marczewski, where experienced filmmakers help young artists develop their own projects. Wajda School presents 17 films: short features and docs developed at Wajda School over the last 20 years. The titles were selected from among the most awarded and best received by festival audiences around the world. The School's achievements include almost 3,000 graduates who have made their mark on the history of Polish and world cinema, and hundreds of film projects that have made it to the big screen.
Also, experience an AI project dedicated to the iconic Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski, explore Ukrainian fashion, jewellery, and art. The highlight of the programme is ‘Food Wars: Pierogies vs Dumplings’, where restaurateurs from around London will debate the true origin of these beloved dishes while guests sample both. With a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and creativity, with occasional drag performances, every event offers a new experience.
Check the programme below, bring a friend and celebrate the richness of Ukrainian and Polish cultures in the heart of London.
Opening Night – 7 March
Polka Dot kicks off an almost month-long celebration of Polish and Ukrainian creativity with a night of music, dance, cinema, drag, and a joyful sing-along. Come and discover how the Slavs really throw a party. Plus join us for the UK premiere of STIMULANTS & EMPATHOGENS a comedy about love Eastern European style.
LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pixels-pierogies-tickets-1984085156112?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Wajda School presents: HER POWER, HER STORY 92 min. Sunday 8 March 16.00 Discover many perspectives of womanhood. Films: Raisa (21 min), Live (14 min), Basia (29 min), Victoria (28 min)
Haircuts by Ukrainians 9-11 March
Drop in for a fresh cut from talented Ukrainian barbers, including former soldiers and leave with more than just a new look. Stay for the conversation, connection, and a powerful reminder of resilience and culture.
LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukrainian-haircuts-tickets-1984086110968?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wajda School presents: CARING - FOR THE CHILDREN 88 min. Thursday 12 March 18.00 It’s the small moments that count in the development of relationships in a family. Films: Getting to know you (30min), Comet (18min), Joanna (40min)
Wajda School presents: LIVING APART TOGETHER 100 min. Saturday 14 March 18.00 Sharing our living spaces requires compromise and agility, how can we maintain our identity? Films: Ptitsa (30min), We Will Talk Again (21 min), Down to Earth (29 min), Super Unit (20min)
I Am Volya 18-22 March
A vibrant shop showcasing crafts, fashion, and unique treasures created by Ukrainian artists and designers. Come browse, discover, and take home a piece of contemporary Ukrainian creativity. It just might change your life.
Wajda School presents: ESCAPING 82 min. Tuesday 24 March 18.00 In contemporary society we have to navigate many pressures on us to conform. Films: Synthol (25 min), Aria Diva (30min), Light Years (27 min)
LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wajda-school-presents-escaping-tickets-1984087150076?aff=oddtdtcreator
Call Kieślowski 16-29 March
Step into an intimate AI powered experience where you can “call” the legendary Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski responsible for such classic films as Decalogue, The Double Life of Véronique, and the Three Colours trilogy. Ponder ideas about art, life, and the magic of cinema… or just chat with Kieslowski about your day. He could just become your bestie!
Five Kitchens – 26 March
Join Australian filmmakers of Polish heritage for an evening of borscht, interactive cinema, and stories of rediscovering their third-generation roots. A warm and personal exploration of belonging, memory, and what it means to feel Polish. This film is now only a concept, a work in progress so expect the unexpected!
LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-kitchens-tickets-1984087938434?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Wajda School presents: CONSEQUENCES OF WAR 79 min. Friday 27 March 18.00 In times of war we confront the fundamentals of family relationships. Films: The Trap (9min), In Limbo (70min)
Food Fight – 28 March
Five restaurants. One delicious debate: Dumplings vs. Pierogies. With UCL Professor Eunju Hwang as your guide, explore the surprising journey of this beloved dish from East Asia to Eastern Europe with plenty of tasting, intrigue, and lively discussion about one of the most popular foods in the world.
