2025 KF DC Polish Film Festival is almost here! Tickets and Festival Passes are now for sale!

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival — March 4–9, 2025!

The 2025 Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival LineUp:

• Jesters, dir. Gabriela Muskała – TUESDAY, March 4th | 4:25 PM
• Two Sisters, dir. Łukasz Karwowski – WEDNESDAY, March 5th | 4:00 PM
• People, dir. Maciej Ślesicki – WEDNESDAY, March 5th | 6:15 PM
• Wet Monday, dir. Justyna Mytnik – THURSDAY, March 6th | 5:30 PM
• White Courage, dir. Marcin Koszałka – THURSDAY, March 6th | 7:30 PM
• It’s Not My Film, dir. Maria Zbąska – FRIDAY, March 7th | 5:15 PM
• Sparrow, dir. Tomasz Gąssowski – FRIDAY, March 7th | 7:30 PM
• Seasons, dir. Michał Grzybowski – SATURDAY, March 8th | 5:30 PM
• Simona Kossak, dir. Adrian Paszek – SATURDAY, March 8th | 8:00 PM
• Go Against the Flow, dir. Wiesław Paluch – SUNDAY, March 9th | 3:50 PM
• Minghun, dir. Jan P. Matuszyński – SUNDAY, March 9th | 6:00 PM

Feature films are preceded by short films. Please view Festival detailed schedule HERE

Read more about the Festival films HERE.

Explore special festival events!

Festival Opening Film: Jesters (Błazny)

with special participation of the film director Gabriela Muskała and actor Zbigniew Zamachowski

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

4:00–4:25 PM Short: Everything For My Friend  25 min

4:25–4:45 PM Introduction to film by Dr. Iwona Sadowska

4:45–6:15 PM Jesters  (Błazny)

6:15–6:30 PM Q&A with film director Gabriela Muskała & Zbigniew Zamachowski

Landmark’s E Street Cinema

555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Jesters (Błazny) depicts a group of film students whose lives turn upside down when they learn their final diploma film will be directed by a famous filmmaker. Read more HERE.

Gabriela Muskała and renowned Polish actor, singer, and film score composer Zbigniew Zamachowski will greet the audience before the screening and join a Q&A session afterward, moderated by Professor Iwona Sadowska from Georgetown University.

The artists will be our honored guests at the:

Festival Opening Ceremony

WHEN: Tuesday, March 4th | 7:00–10:00 PM

WHERE: Shakespeare Theatre Company

Access to the VIP Opening Ceremony is available exclusively with special tickets and Festival Passes.

Tickets available HERE

Festival Pass (admission to the Opening Ceremony and all the Festival film screenings): $150
Jesters (film & Opening Ceremony): $70
Jesters (film only): $20

Focus on Ukraine – Film Screenings and Post-film Discussion

Powerful evening of film and conversation that delves into the human impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine. We will feature two thought-provoking films, followed by a panel discussion with key experts and special guests.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:30–9:00 PM

Landmark’s E Street Cinema

555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Focus on Ukraine Schedule:

3:30–3:45 PM Welcome

3:45–4:05 PM Short: Mine (Moja)

4:05–5:45 PM Two Sisters (Dwie Siostry), directed by Łukasz Karwowski, starring Karolina Rzepa, Diana Zamojska

6:15–8:15 PM People (Ludzie), directed by Maciej Ślesicki and Filip Hillesland, starring Cezary Pazura and Maria Shtofa

8:15 PM Video message from the film directors: Maciej Ślesicki and Philip Hillesland and post-film discussion featuring:

• Łukasz Karwowski, director of Two Sisters
• Vladyslav Deva, assistant director of People
• Artur Zaborski, journalist and executive producer of People

With special participation of:

• Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine
• Bogdan Klich, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of Poland
• Walter Goetz, Head of Liaison Office at the European Parliament

Moderator: Michał Rutkowski, World Bank.

Read more HERE.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please be part of a vibrant cultural event that brings the best of Polish cinema to the heart of Washington, DC. Your support helps promote Polish filmmakers and fosters a community of passionate cinema lovers.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your brand, engage with talented filmmakers, or simply enjoy the festival’s exciting atmosphere, we have a sponsorship opportunity for you!

Explore our sponsorship packages HERE and discover how you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying exclusive festival perks!

Please consider donating to the Festival HERE. We appreciate any donations!