According to Poles, these are the best Polish productions.  Is the first place surprising?

According to Poles, these are the best Polish productions. Is the first place surprising?

Until recently, there was a belief that Polish cinema was not very popular, especially among younger generations of viewers. However, the latest research shows a completely opposite tendency. Cult productions from years ago arouse the greatest interest. Which ones specifically? Some titles may surprise you.

Every year, new titles appear on the list and series. Some attract crowds and quickly become hits, others go unnoticed. And what about those that are considered absolute classics of Polish cinema? Kino Polska Group decided to check it out. She conducted research among individual generations of Poles. The results are truly surprising.

How many Poles watch domestic productions? The study results don’t lie

Zymteria Research Agency, commissioned by the Kino Polska Group, conducted a study entitled “Popularity of Polish films among Polish viewers”. It shows that the vast majority of its participants eagerly reach for Polish productions. What is also surprising is the fact that as many as 59% do it at least once a week, and 1/3 every day or 2 to 3 times a week.

3/4 of respondents admitted that they enjoyed watching domestic titles. They are of particular interest among the baby boomer generation, i.e. people aged 58-65. From this group, 85% of people said that Polish films convey valuable and thought-provoking content. Moreover, as many as 8 out of 10 viewers declare that they watch productions that premiered before 2000. Which of them enjoy the greatest recognition?

These Polish productions are favorites. The list includes not only “Quack” from 1982

According to the study, contemporary productions are not as interesting for Poles as classics from years ago. “Janosik” turned out to be the undisputed favorite, followed by “Psy” directed by . A crime story with Bogusław Linda and is also very popular among millennials (30-44 years old), unlike Generation Z (16-29 years old), which considers the Oscar-nominated “Korczak” to be the most cult production. Generation The list of cult films also includes “Chłopi” by Jan Rybkowski and “Nights and Days” by Jerzy Antczak.

There is a common belief that new domestic comedies do not entertain even Poles, but this is completely different in the case of cult titles in this genre. According to the decision of more than half of the respondents, “Kogel Mogel” from 1988 is considered the funniest film. Among millennials, the undisputed favorite is “Sami swoi”, the first part of Sylwester Chęciński’s hit series from 1967. However, “The Pianist” was considered the most touching film, closely followed by Hoffman’s. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.

Source: Gazeta

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