2025 KF DC Polish Film Festival is almost here! Festival Passes are now for sale!
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival â March 4-9, 2025!
| Building on last yearâs success, the Festival expands into a larger, more vibrant and engaging event. Over six days, it will showcase the finest contemporary Polish cinema, along with special events and insightful discussions featuring renowned figures from both Polish and American film industries, including Zbigniew Zamachowski, Gabriela MuskaĆa, Filip Hillesland, Ellen Kuras, and more.
While ticket sales begin soon, Festival passes are already available for purchase HERE.Passes come with a significant discount and exciting benefits, including access to the Opening Gala Night at the Shakespeare Theatre. |
| Kosciuszko Foundation members can enjoy 25% off all festival tickets and passes. Become a member today and take advantage of this exclusive discount! For questions, contact development@thekf.org. |
Explore the film line up and special festival events!
Opening Ceremony & Screening of the film Jesters (BĆazny)
with special participation of the film director Gabriela MuskaĆa and actor Zbigniew Zamachowski
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
The Shakespeare Theatre Company
610 F Street NW, Washington DC
Jesters (BĆazny) 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 MuskaĆa 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’s Opening Ceremony.
Access to the VIP Opening Ceremony is available exclusively with special tickets and Festival Passes.
Tickets:
Festival Pass (admission to the Opening Ceremony and all the Festival film screenings): $150, available now HERE.
Jesters (film & Opening Ceremony): $70, tickets available soon
Jesters (film only): $20, tickets available soon
Focus on Ukraine – Film Screenings and Panel 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, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Landmark’s E Street Cinema
555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Two Sisters (Dwie Siostry), directed by Ćukasz Karwowski, starring Karolina Rzepa, Diana Zamojska
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM People (Ludzie), directed by Maciej Ćlesicki and Filip Hillesland, starring Cezary Pazura and Maria Shtofa
8:15 PM Panel discussion featuring special guests:
Filip Hillesland, director of the film People
Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine
Bogdan Klich, ChargĂ© d’affaires a.i. of Poland
Walter Goetz, Head of Liaison Office at the European Parliament
Read more HERE.
The 2025 Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival LineUp:
Detailed schedule coming soon.
Minghun, dir. Jan P. MatuszyĆski, starring Marcin DorociĆski, Daxing Zhang
Go Against the Flow, dir. WiesĆaw Paluch, starring Ignacy Liss, BartĆomiej Deklewa
Wet Monday, dir. Justyna Mytnik, starring Nel Kaczmarek, Andrzej GaĆka
Simona Kossak, dir. Adrian Paszek, starring Sandra Drzymalska, Jakub GierszaĆ
White Courage, dir. Marcin KoszaĆka, starring Sandra Drzymalska, Jakub GierszaĆ, Andrzej Konopka
Sparrow, dir. Tomasz GÄ ssowski, starring Jacek BorusiĆski, Julia Chetnicka, Krzysztof StroiĆski
The Girl with the Needle, dir. Magnum von Horn, starring Vic Carmen Sonne, Trine Dyrholm
Itâs Not My Film, dir. Maria ZbÄ ska, starring Zofia Chabiera, Marcin SztabiĆski
Read more about the Festival films 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 youâre looking to elevate your brand, engage with talented filmmakers, or simply enjoy the festivalâs 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!
