50th Gdynia Film Festival kicks off with record attendance

The 50th jubilee edition of Poland’s premier cinema festival begins on Monday evening, showcasing a wide range of Polish movies and celebrating the country’s filmmaking talent.

The 50th Gdynia Film Festival opened on 22 September, drawing over 5,000 guests to celebrate Polish cinema.

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Movie enthusiasts can explore dozens of feature-length and short screenings, attend discussions with directors and producers, and visit exhibitions highlighting the festival’s history and the people who have shaped it.

The festival features three main competitions: the Main Competition, the Short Film Competition, and the Perspectives Competition, with 16 productions vying for the coveted Golden Lions award.

Over 5,000 guests are expected, including filmmakers, producers, distributors, cinema representatives, and journalists, setting a record attendance for the event.

The opening gala takes place this evening at the Musical Theatre in Gdynia, with Michał Kwieciński’s Chopin, Chopin opening the festival.

The festival continues until Saturday, 27 September, when the winners will be announced.

Autorką plakatu 50. FPFF jest Ola Jasionowska 50. Festiwal Polskich Filmów Fabularnych odbędzie się w terminie 22–27 września 2025 roku w Gdyni

Opublikowany przez Festiwal Polskich Filmów Fabularnych Poniedziałek, 16 czerwca 2025

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