Cinema fans from all over Poland have an opportunity to rejoice. For the 8th time, the Cinema Festival will be held under the patronage of the Polish Film Institute. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 30. This is a special day of the year when the entire cinema community joins forces, including the Cinema City, Helios and Multikino chains in cooperation with the Association of Arthouse Cinemas and the “Kina Polskie” Association. In over 250 cinemas across the country you will be able to watch the hottest premieres of the season, and a 2D ticket will cost only PLN 12. The full list of facilities can be found at
Why is it worth loving cinema?
There is no denying that most of us visit this place occasionally. However, watching films on the big screen has only advantages, which is what the Cinema Festival is intended to encourage. Over half a million people took part in last year’s edition! The organizers of the event hope that the record will be broken this year. This is an ideal opportunity to spend unique time with friends or family. A visit to the cinema cannot be compared to sitting in front of the TV. It is easier to concentrate in a large hall because there are no distractions. Additionally, perfect sound and image of the highest quality make us experience what we see more intensely. Cinema also improves the functioning of our brain and well-being. This was demonstrated, among others, by scientific experiment conducted on volunteers by University College London and Vue Entertainment. Although the subjects sat still during the session, their hearts beat a regular rhythm and the heart rate was between 40-80%, which is considered exceptionally healthy. What’s more, everyone had a similar experience, which also indicates the emotional nature of viewing and stronger social bonds. Scientists also emphasized that we live in times of “multi-tasking”, while a movie screening is a great exercise for the brain, improving concentration. In a spacious room with a large screen, it is easier to break away from social media. , or homework and simply focus on the story you are watching.1 Cinema Festival is the best opportunity to break away from reality, especially since everyone will certainly find something for themselves.
Only hits for PLN 12!
This year’s autumn in cinema promises to be really promising. Ahead of us are the premieres we have been waiting for for years. You will be able to, among others: continuations of already cult productions, including: “The Expendables”, “After”, “Saw”, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and the Polish hit “Teściowie”. Lovers of crime stories will certainly appreciate the latest part of the adventures of Hercule Poirot, who returns this time in the film “Death in Venice”. There will also be Polish productions. In addition to the above-mentioned comedy “Tóciowie 2”, there will be an opportunity to see Agnieszka Holland’s latest work “The Green Border”. This film has already become famous thanks to the award at the Venice festival. Also worthy of attention is “Doppelganger. Sobowtór” directed by Jan Holoubek, the creator of, among others, the award-winning “25 Years of Innocence. The Case of Tomasz Komenda”, as well as the hit series “Wielka Woda”. The film takes place at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s, and the main role is played by Jakub Gierszał, who plays a double agent. However, the repertoire of the Cinema Festival will also include proposals for the whole family. It is worth recommending the animation “Aliens in my school”. Good mood guaranteed!
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What exactly will we see during the Cinema Festival?
Saw X. The latest and supposedly most terrifying installment of the cult horror film. The creators take us to the beginning of the whole story, because the action takes place between the events of parts 1 and 2. John Kramer (Tobin Bell), suffering from cancer, goes to Mexico to undergo an experimental treatment that is his last chance to survive. After the procedure, he discovers that he has fallen victim to medical fraudsters who make a fortune from human suffering. They don’t know that they’re messing with a man who is an expert in suffering. John gets to work constructing a set of the most complex, crazy and cruel traps you’ve ever seen. Heartless doctors will be subjected to shock therapy, becoming victims of the bloodiest revenge in the history of cinema.
Doppelganger. Double. The main character Hans Steiner (Jakub Giersza³) lives in the bustling Strasbourg, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the West. He blends into the local community, while also conducting espionage activities. Jan Bitner (Tomasz Schuchardt) lives with his family in Gdańsk, works in a shipyard. There seems to be nothing in common between the two men, but their past hides a secret that will force them to face their own weaknesses and passions. Both will face a question about their identity. The action takes place at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s, on both sides of the Iron Curtain at the same time.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. A treat for fans of romantic comedies. The duo of Nia Vardalos and Jana Corbett returns to the big screen. More than 20 years after the first, hit part, the couple sets off to Greece to get to know Toula’s hometown better. There will be plenty of emotions, reasons to laugh and, of course, beautiful views. A truly emotional and visual film feast.
Green border (premiere September 22). Agnieszka Holland’s film, awarded at the Venice festival. The main role is played by Maja Ostaszewska, who plays the role of psychologist Julia. After moving to Podlasie, he becomes an involuntary witness and participant of dramatic events on the Polish-Belarusian border. Despite the risk, he joins a group of activists helping refugees who are camping in the forests in the zone covered by a state of emergency. At the same time, a Syrian family fleeing the civil war and their Afghan teacher, not knowing that they are tools of political fraud by the Belarusian authorities, are trying to get to the borders of the European Union. In Poland, fate brings them together with Julia and the young border guard Jan (Tomasz Włosok). The events taking place around them will force them all to ask themselves anew the question – what is humanity?
Ghosts in Venice (premiere September 22). Kenneth Brannagh plays the most famous detective in the world, Hercule Poirot, for the third time and is also responsible for directing the film. The action takes place just after the end of World War II in Venice on All Saints’ Eve. This time, the already retired Poirot takes part in a séance taking place in a palace falling into ruin. When one of the meeting participants is murdered, the detective will be forced to solve the mystery of his death, delving into the world of shadows and secrets of the haunted mansion.
Aliens at my school (premiere September 22). Animation for the whole family. As a result of a cosmic anomaly, the Galactic Defense Force ship and its miniature crew – Gus, Max and Sophie – end up inside the brain of a 16-year-old student – Norman. From now on, they can see and hear everything a teenager can. And this is only the beginning of problems, because brave aliens are on a mission on which the well-being and future of the Universe depend. Now, to defeat their greatest enemy – the intergalactic villain Zolthard, they will have to reveal themselves and ask the boy for help. However, they have to hurry, because Zolthard has already taken control of the mind of the principal of Norman’s school and is recruiting more teachers to his side. Time is running out, UFOs are roaming the school corridors, and a cosmically comic confrontation is literally hanging in the air!
The Expendables 4 (premiere September 22). A real treat for fans of 90s action movies. Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) and Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) once again gather a team of top mercenaries to fight an exceptionally ruthless enemy. The Expendables spring into action whenever all other means fail. This time, however, the old guard will not be enough. The team of tough guys is joined by a young generation representing new fighting styles, different tactics and methods of operation. They must take back weapons of mass destruction of unimaginable power from terrorists, before they fall into the hands of a dictator who will stop at nothing to save his power. An additional complication will be the explosive relationship between Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) and the sensual femme fatale Gina (Megan Fox).
Shreds (premiere September 22). The Pateroks are a loving multi-generational family. They live in Silesia, lead a quiet life and enjoy the moments spent together. A crack suddenly appears in this harmonious reality. Gerard starts behaving strangely, has memory problems, breaks norms and conventions. It turns out that these are the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s. The disease progresses rapidly. The man becomes unpredictable and looks less and less like himself. His relatives do everything to help him, but over time they also start to get “sick”. Their relationships are put to the test. Hidden tensions, secrets and grudges come to light every day. Adam faces a dilemma – living under one roof with his sick father or taking care of the well-being of his wife and daughter. What decision will he make? How much will Alzheimer’s change the lives of Pateroki? Will he tear them to shreds?
Parents-in-law 2 (premiere September 22). Will there be a wedding this time? Weronika and £ukasz – the would-be bride and groom from the first part decide to give themselves a second chance and invite their family to the wedding and wedding reception in a seaside town. The guests include characters already well known to viewers: Wanda and Tadeusz with their dog Mirelka, as well as divorced Małgorzata in the company of… Jan, who is several years younger than her, and her mother. The sea, drinks, undressed sunbathers all make the family members of the bride and groom open up more and more and take off their masks.
After 5. Forever (premiere September 22). Tessa and Hardin are no longer together. Each of them seeks happiness and fulfillment on their own. She devotes herself to work and fleeting affairs. After the success of his first book, he takes advantage of the charms of popularity and parties, trying to forget about his beloved. When his friends challenge him to seduce the beautiful Natalie, Hardin follows the girl to Lisbon. Romance blossoms under the hot Portuguese sun, but problems also arise. A passionate tryst with a girl captured on video is leaked onto the Internet. Hardin seeks escape from scandal in gambling, parties and further conquests. He also tries to return to writing, which reminds him that the further he is from his former beloved, the more he feels the emptiness she left behind. Is there still a chance to regain what was lost? Is it possible to fix old mistakes and try again?
It’s time to celebrate!
As you can see, the repertoire is very diverse. We can choose our favorite genres, choose blockbuster sequels, or maybe we will simply be tempted by our favorite actor or actress? Regardless of the choice, we are convinced that there will be plenty of excitement waiting for us in over 250 cinemas. It is worth planning a joint celebration of Cinema Day today and preparing for the best experiences. We cordially invite you to cinemas on September 30.
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Promotional material of the Cinema Festival organizers – Multikino SA, Helios SA and CinemaCity Poland Sp. z o. o
Source: Gazeta
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