OPENING NIGHT 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 LUNA LEEDERVILLE: OFF WE GO!
The Polish Film Festival is back. From 31 August to 19 October, audiences in Perth can enjoy the very best of contemporary Polish cinema at three locations: Luna Leederville, Windsor Cinema and The Backlot Perth.
Now in its 11th year, the Festival will feature nine Australian Premieres in a program ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies and tender romances to gripping dramas, high-stakes heist action, and compelling investigative documentaries — all showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary Polish cinema.
“We are thrilled to once again bring a diverse and compelling program to Perth audiences, showcasing the very best of Polish cinema. This year, our stories will light up not just one, but three screens across the city — including the beautiful Windsor Cinema, alongside our regular venues Luna Leederville and The Backlot Perth. From laugh-out-loud comedies to poignant dramas, each film offers a window into Poland’s rich culture and the universal emotions that connect us all.” – said the Festival Director, Magdalena Ambrozkiewicz.
Opening night on 14 September at Luna Leederville will feature the WA premiere of OFF WE GO! (Dalej Jazda), a heartwarming, intergenerational road comedy about love, courage, and living life to the fullest at any age. Guests will be treated to Polish delicacies and a complimentary glass of wine before the screening — the perfect way to begin this cinematic journey.
“OFF WE GO is a celebration of independence and interdependence, of prevailing against the onslaught of courage crushing circumstance, and of enduring love and companionship. Sydney Arts Guide
The 2024 selection also includes:
MINGHUN I drama I 2024 I Poland
A moving cross-cultural drama starring acclaimed Polish actor Marcin Dorociński (The Queen’s Gambit, Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning). Blending quiet humour, emotional depth, and cultural insight, the film journeys through love, loss, and the bonds that transcend borders — and even death. more
BLOODY TROPHY I documentary I 2025 I Poland, UK
Filmed in South Africa, Poland and the Czech Republic, this gripping investigative documentary exposes the loopholes in the trophy trade exploited by an intricate network of Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian criminal groups, and its devastating toll on rhino populations. more
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS I drama I 2024 I Poland, Germany
A tense, character-driven drama starring Polish-American actress Dagmara Domińczyk (HBO’s Succession, The Count of Monte Cristo, Priscilla). When a mysterious memoir arrives on her doorstep, a journalist returns to Poland, uncovering buried truths and the fragile line between memory and manipulation. Winner: Sapphire Lions — Gdynia Film Festival 2024. more
SEASONS I comedy, drama I 2024 I Poland
A witty and masterfully crafted exploration of love, ego, and the fragile architecture of marriage, set against the backdrop of the eccentric world of theatre. more
THE CROSSROADS I drama I 2025 I Poland
A contemporary drama steeped in the moral complexity and subtle intensity of Krzysztof Kieślowski — the iconic master of Polish cinema. Winner of the Young FIPRESCI Award — Warsaw International Film Festival 2025. more
BEAUTIFUL! I comedy I 2025 I Poland
A smart and deeply relatable comedy-drama about six women at life’s crossroads, offering a heartfelt exploration of identity and self-worth in a world full of unrealistic expectations. more
PHOTOSENSITIVE I romance I 2025 I Poland
An unconventional love story that invites viewers to see the world through a different lens. more
VINCI I comedy, action I 2004 I Poland
A box-office hit from veteran crime and comedy director Juliusz Machulski is a slick, Cracow-set heist film with sharp humour and the brilliant on-screen duo of Robert Więckiewicz and Borys Szyc. more
VINCI 2 I CLOSING NIGHT I comedy I 2025 I Poland
From the mastermind behind cult classics Vabank, Sexmission, and Kiler, this highly anticipated legacy sequel to Juliusz Machulski’s smash hit Vinci features an all-star cast and brings back his signature blend of humour, suspense, and clever twists. more
All films screen with English subtitles.
Tickets are now on sale and the full program is available at www.polishfilmfestival.org
