PRESS RELEASE
The Polish Film Festival in Perth celebrates its 11th year with a dynamic program of 10 films screening across Luna Leederville, Windsor Cinema, The Backlot, and The Polish Club Sikorski in Bellevuefrom 14 September to 26 October. This year’s line-up offers a rich mix of comedy, drama, romance, and documentary — with multiple Australian Premieres showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Polish cinema.
The Festival opens on Sunday 14 September, 6pm at Luna Leederville with the Australian Premiere of OFF WE GO! (Dalej Jazda), a heartwarming, intergenerational road comedy about love, courage, and living life to the fullest at any age. Audiences will be treated to Polish delicacies and a complimentary glass of wine, or other beverage of their choice, before the screening — the perfect start to this cinematic journey through Poland.
Festival Director Magdalena Ambrozkiewicz says:
"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."
Highlights include:
- MINGHUN (Australian Premiere, Sunday 21 September, Windsor) – A moving cross-cultural journey starring acclaimed actor Marcin Dorociński (The Queen’s Gambit, Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning).
- BEAUTIFUL! (Australian Premiere, Sunday 19 October, Luna Leederville) – Six women at life’s crossroads in a heartfelt exploration of identity and self-worth.
- THE CROSSROADS (Australian Premiere, Thursday 23 October, Luna Leederville) – An intimate drama in the tradition of Kieślowski, exploring moral choice and regret.
- BLOODY TROPHY (Australian Premiere, Thursday 18 September, The Backlot Perth) – Filmed in South Africa, Poland and the Czech Republic, a gripping documentary uncovering the dark world of illegal wildlife trade.
- TRAVEL ESSENTIALS (Australian Premiere, Wednesday 24 September, The Backlot Perth) Starring Polish-American actress Dagmara Domińczyk (HBO’s Succession, The Count of Monte Cristo, Priscilla), an emotional reunion that blurs the line between truth and manipulation.
- PHOTOSENSITIVE (Australian Premiere, Wednesday 15 October, Windsor) – An unconventional love story about vulnerability and acceptance.
- SEASONS (Australian Premiere, Sunday 28 September, The Backlot Perth) – A sharp and witty dramedy set in the theatre world.
- VINCI (Friday 10 October, The Polish Club Sikorski; free admission) – A Cracow-set box-office hit from veteran crime and comedy director Juliusz Machulski.
- Closing Night – VINCI 2 (Australian Premiere, Sunday 26 October, Luna Leederville) – A freshly released, witty, high-stakes art-heist comedy that unites legendary criminals with a new generation of thieves
The program offers something for every taste — from laugh-out-loud comedies to deeply moving dramas, from award-winning feature debuts to thought-provoking documentaries, with a strong showcase of films by female directors — all celebrating the richness of Polish storytelling.
Tickets are on sale via the Festival’s website
Event Details:
When: 14 September – 26 October 2025
Where: Luna Leederville, Windsor Cinema, The Backlot Perth, Polish Club Sikorski
Opening Night: OFF WE GO! – Sunday 14 September, 6pm, Luna Leederville (Australian Premiere)
Closing Night: VINCI 2 – Sunday 26 October, 6:15pm, Luna Leederville (Australian Premiere)