The 2026 edition pays tribute to several giants of Polish filmmaking: Krzysztof Kieślowski and his enduring impact 30 years after his passing, Andrzej Wajda, on what would be his 100th birthday, in a filmic dialogue with Andrzej Żuławski. 

Contemporary highlights include Franz by Agnieszka Holland – Poland’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards and Chopin, a Sonata in Paris, Michał Kwieciński’s lavish biopic of Frédéric Chopin.  

Experience the creativity and artistry of Polish cinema with Kinoteka 2026! 

 

28 Feb – 29 March at Ciné Lumière

 

4 Feb – 29 March in cinemas around London and across the UK

Full programme

 

 

 

  

 

  • Picture: Still from The Double Life of Véronique, dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski 

 

Programme

 
Edinburgh