Krakow Film Festival
Krakow Film Festival puts Russia under scrutiny with two competition films
Two years after the onset of Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, the Krakow Film Festival shines a light on the conflict from an unexpected angle through its International Documentary Competition. The festival has taken a stance against showcasing Russian-produced films, except for those created outside the system that openly critique Putin’s politics. This year, two documentaries,…
Polish stories, German queer docs feature at 64th Krakow Film Festival
The 2024 Krakow Film Festival is set to feature a poignant exploration of Polish society with the inclusion of Silent Trees by #Agnieszka Zwiefka# and A Year in the Life of the Country by #Tomasz Wolski#. These films, though separated by four decades, offer a stark examination of narratives shaped from the top echelons of…
Krakow Film Festival bestows dual 2024 Dragon of Dragons awards
The 64th Krakow Film Festival bestows the prestigious Dragon of Dragons award to two luminaries of the film industry: American director #Godfrey Reggio# and Polish cinematographer #Jacek Petrycki#. This dual recognition highlights their distinct contributions to cinema, bridging American and Polish film heritage. Godfrey Reggio, known for his pioneering work in environmental documentaries, particularly the…
The perilous path of exposing corruption
IRAN: Examining Iran's lack of free media and the risks faced by those, like Roohallah Zam, who dare to challenge the clerical elite's authority.
Krakow Film Festival announces first International Competition titles
The 64th edition of the Krakow Film Festival is set to premiere two remarkable Swedish documentaries, promising a deep dive into complex and universal human experiences. The films, The Andersson Brothers by Johanna Bernhardson and Son of the Mullah by Nahid Persson, will be showcased at the event, spanning the end of May and the…
Grief in close-up
WAR: A loving reconstruction of a war hero's human aura as a counterpoint to mere martyrdom and anonymous statistics.
Confronting the captors
ISIS: A shocking and brutal account of the fate of a Danish photographer held hostage held by Islamic State terrorists.
Krakow Film Festival 2023: the complete winners
The Award Ceremony of the 63rd Krakow Film Festival was held on 3 June 2023 at 8 pm at the Kijów Cinema. Congratulations to all and see the complete winners list below. AWARDS of the 63rd Krakow Film Festival: DRAGON OF DRAGONS AWARD: Michael Dudok de Wit – Netherlands KFF RECOMMENDATION to the European Film…
The living legacy of Jerzy Grotowski
ART: An intimate documentary exploring the controversial world of Jerzy Grotowski's work and the legacy of Thomas Richards, blurring the lines between theatre, cult, art, and violence.