Krakow Film Festival
The enduring darkness of Stalinism in Putin’s Russia
RUSSIA: If you can bear to witness the quintessential continuity of aspects of Stalinist evil in Putin's Russia, Jessica Gorter's meticulous study of the trials of human rights activist and historian Yuri Dmitriev is obligatory viewing.
«Digital images of war and violence surround us, which can desensitise us and impact our future vision»
DOCUDAYS UA: Program Director Yuliia Kovalenko on the current situation in Kyiv, the necessary adjustments to programming a festival during wartime, the role of Program Director amongst the wider team, and more.
«I want films that tackle important global issues but are executed masterfully and feature charismatic characters»
KRAKOW FILM FESTIVAL: Festival Director Krzystof Gierat on the role of the festival in the crowded continental landscape, the evolution of Polish documentary, and its continued focus on music documentaries.
Growing up under the approaching storm clouds of war
UKRAINE: The lives of ordinary teenagers in Ukraine's Donbas region as they navigate adolescence, dreams, and the devastating impact of conflict on their futures.
Krakow Film Festival announces international competition titles for 63rd edition
The International Documentary Competition of the 63rd Krakow Film Festival showcases 14 remarkable productions from around the world, including two from #Poland. The films cover personal and current topics that shape our society today. From searching for identity, to being a victim of violence and complicating our perceptions of individuals with disabilities or those who…
Coming of age in times of war
UKRAINE: An achingly tender film about growing up and a moving contemplation on life itself.
The paradox of travel
TOURISM: In the age of over-tourism, Onlookers asks what it is we seek when we travel?
Memories of a Retreating Glacier
EXISTENTIALISM: Life, death, nature, and presence amidst the primordial forces of the earth.
