New York Polish Film Festival

In a momentous event during the 20th New York Polish Film Festival, legendary American filmmaker Martin Scorsese was awarded the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis, Poland’s highest cultural distinction. The private ceremony took place on Wednesday evening, May 28, at the Directors Guild of America offices in New York City.

In the landscape of Polish cinema, few films resonate as deeply as Andrzej Wajda's 1969 masterpiece, Wszystko na sprzedaż (Everything for Sale). This introspective work serves as both a tribute to the late actor Zbigniew Cybulski and a meta-cinematic exploration of grief, memory, and the filmmaking process itself.A Narrative Intertwined with Realit

In the annals of political cinema, few films resonate as profoundly as Andrzej Wajda’s Man of Iron (Człowiek z żelaza, 1981). As a cinematic chronicle of Poland's Solidarity movement, the film not only captures a pivotal moment in history but also showcases the compelling performance of Krystyna Janda, whose collaboration with Wajda has left an […]

Among the exciting and diverse selections at the 20th edition of the New York Polish Film Festival, one film has captured early buzz for its visual beauty, emotional power, and cultural urgency:“The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival.” Directed by award-winning filmmaker Julie Rubio, this 96-minute feature documentary finally br

Tucked into the heart of Manhattan on 110 West 57th Street, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater is more than just a screening room—it's a living piece of New York City's cinematic history. From foreign film showcases and indie premieres to its present-day role as a venue for industry insiders, the DGA Theater has […] The post The Directors

Magnus von Horn's The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) is a stark, black-and-white period drama that delves into the harrowing realities of post-World War I Copenhagen. Loosely inspired by the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, the film explores themes of desperation, societal neglect, and the blurred lines between victim and

At the 2025 New York Polish Film Festival, audiences will be treated to Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold (Kulej.

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 delves into the lives of Asia and Marek, a couple who, along with their three children, sought solace in the Białowieża Forest near Poland's eastern border.