It is with our greatest pleasure to announce the screenings of "The Peasants" ("Chlopi") opening March 8th at SIFF Cinema Uptown. #SPFF2024

The Peasants tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colorful traditions and deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village’s richest farmer, his eldest son, and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her. [read more]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Members, Volunteers, Enthusiasts and Friends of Seattle Polish Film Festival. Now it is official - 2023 Best Picture Award for the best film of 31th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival goes to:
"Piosenki o miłości (Songs about love)"
Tomasz Habowski – Director;
Tomasz Habowski – Screenplay, Weronika Bilska - Cinematography
2023 Best Picture was awarded by a jury of Janusz Zaorski (chair), Arek Jakubik, Anna Smołowik, Zbigniew Konofalski, Marlena Szymaszek, and Zbigniew Pietrzyk.

Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award of 31th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival goes to:
"Filip"
Michał Kwieciński – Director;
Michał Kwieciński & Michał Matejkiewicz – Screenplay, Michał Sobociński - Cinematography

In the Second Place:
“Tata (Dad) – Director – Anna Maliszewska, Screenplay - Anna Maliszewska & Przemysław Chruścielewski

And for… [read more]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Members, Volunteers, Enthusiasts and Friends of Seattle Polish Film Festival. Now it is official - Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award for the best film of 31st Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival goes to:

Filip
Michał Kwieciński – director,
Michał Kwieciński, Michał Matejkiewicz – Screenplay,
Michał Sobociński - Cinematography

At this moment I would like to say big THANK YOU to all those people/volunteers who made this voting possible. [read more]

On Saturday, after the movie “Song about Love”, we will be celebrating the festival in Solo Bar with complimentary finger food, Polish beer and music. Come to share your impressions and talk to festival organizers and our guests.

Party starts at 10pm.

Solo Bar & Eatery
200 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109

Admission $10, free with festival pass or movie stub. Come party with us! [read more]

Tickets for film screenings available directly on SIFF's website at https://www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters [read more]

Join us in one week from today for a special kick off event of the 31st Seattle Polish Film Festival!
Watch shorts created by students from Gdynia Film School, have a glass of wine (on us), get a festival pass 50% off (one night only offer!) or win one of the 3 full festival passes in our raffle!

October 7th, Saturday 6pm at the Dom Polski w Seattle Polish Cultural Center! Free Event! We'll see you there!
#spff31 #spff2023

Resurrection | Wskrzeszenie
by Luiza Budejko
10-year-old Magda loses younger brother. Her father gets immersed in deep despair, while mother is cold and distant. Magda decides to revive Marcel and already knows how to accomplish this goal.

Jaffa Cakes | Delicje
by Bartosz Izdebski
22-year old Oskar, with his life mantra of “every place… [read more]

It is with our greatest pleasure that we can present you the winning poster for the 31th Seattle Polish Film Festival! #SPFF31

The poster has been designed by Maciej Albiński from Lublina, Poland!

Thank you All for your amazing submissions - we have some great talent in our community! [read more]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Members, Volunteers, Enthusiasts and Friends of Seattle Polish Film Festival. Now it is official - Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award for the best film of 30th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival goes to:

Czarna owca (Black Sheep)
Aleksander Pietrzak – director;
Bartosz Kozera – Screenplay, Mateusz Pastewka - Cinematography

In the Second Place, ex aequo:
“Marzec 68” (March 68) – Director – Krzysztof Lang;
„Dziewczyny z Dubaju” (Girls to Buy) – Director – Maria Sadowska

And for the best short documentaries:
Certificates of Recognition go to:
Chopin. I am not Afraid of Darkness – Director and Screenplay - Joanna Kaczmarek
Producer – Inbornmedia;
On the Front Line. Fleeing Irpin - Directed by Michał Przedlacki
Produced by TVN Warner Bros. Discovery

At this… [read more]

It is with our greatest pleasure that we can present you the winning poster for the 30th Seattle Polish Film Festival! #SPFF30

The poster has been designed by a high school student, Seattle-based and Gdynia-born, Julia Haligowska!

Thank you All for your amazing submissions - we have some great talent in our community! [read more]

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022 AT 5 PM – 10 PM

Just in time for the 30th edition of Seattle Polish Film Festival we are coming back with our annual fundraiser and kickoff party - Vodka and a Drop of Art!

This year you will get the chance to discover the originality and creativity behind our festival posters throughout the years - we are bringing them back for this night only, along with the photos from previous festivals - join us to see if you can find yourself in any of those and reminisce with us previous editions while getting ready for the big one this year!

As always - vodka shots ($5) and appetizers will be provided - all proceeds from this event will go to support future film festivals.

And as a cherry on top - we… [read more]

Seattle, October 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Members, Volunteers, Enthusiasts and Friends of Seattle Polish Film Festival,

Now it is official -

Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award for the best film of 29th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival goes to:
Tesciowie (The In-Laws)
Jakub Michalczuk – director;
Marek Modzelewski - screenplay

In the Second Place
“Black Mercedes" – Director – Janusz Majewski;
And “The Special Recognition for Best Full Feature Documentary” goes to:
“Godspeed, Los Polacos! – director Adam Nawrot.

At this moment I would like to say big THANK YOU to all those people/volunteers who made this voting possible.

Zbyszek Pietrzyk
Seattle Polish Film Festival
Managing Director
[read more]

https://seattlejewishfilmfestival.org/festival/films/eventsbycategory/294

Virtual Screening Details:
Streaming Timeframe: Tues. March 9, 7pm - Fri. March 12, 7pm (sales end 2 hrs before; no grace period after 72-hour timeframe expires)
Film Accessible for Viewing: WA State only
How to Watch? Read our Streaming FAQ Page

About The Film
After a whirlwind romance, a Polish Jewish mathematician (Philippe Tlokinski) moves to Los Alamos, New Mexico, with his new French wife (Esther Garrel, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME) to work on a top-secret project with a team of other young, brilliant immigrant scientists whose work led to the creation of the hydrogen bomb. Based on Stanislaw Ulam's autobiography, ADVENTURES OF A MATHEMATICIAN is the fascinating story of one of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th century, who remained humbled and haunted by his most momentous achievement.

Director Bio
… [read more]

Seattle Polish Film Festival invites everyone to the festival kick-off party/fundraising event at the Polish Home in Seattle.
Vodka and a Drop of Art is an annual event with music, food, red carpet photos, vodka tasting and a chance to meet Polish filmmakers coming to this year's SPFF. First time this year we will be showcasing art from local Polish artists from and around Seattle. This year we are also a part of the Capitol Hill Art Walk. Come to enjoy the art and spirit of the Seattle Polish Film Festival.

Admission is FREE and the party starts at 6 pm. [read more]

Seattle Polish Film Festival and Seattle Gdynia Sister City invite you to a very special presentation honoring Emanuel Ringelblum and the courageous resistance fighters of Oyneg Shabes who risked everything so that their archive would survive the war, even if they did not.

Sunday, October 13, 2019 12:30pm
SIFF Film Center at Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street

Introduction by Dee Simon Holocaust Center for Humanity

Movie Presentation
Who Will Write Our History

Presentation by Rabbi Callie Shulman
Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Music by
Malke & The Boychiks
Klezmer with Verve!


In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars, and community leaders decided to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum… [read more]

“The Last Klezmer, Leopold Kozlowski,
His Life and Music”
As seen through the eyes of klezmer musician, photographer and filmmaker Yale Strom, THE LAST KLEZMER portrays the animated life and music of Leopold Kozlowski, the last performing klezmer musician who grew up with this musical tradition in Poland. A generation ago, this region boasted thousands of "klezmorim" among its three-and-a-half million Jews. Leopold retraces his life through memory, music and a journey back to his hometown of Przemyslany (near Lvov, Ukraine). We see Leopold in
contemporary times as a conductor and music teacher passing his knowledge of Jewish music to a new generation.

“Tickle in the Heart”
An international smash hit and the world's most popular film about klezmer music, A TICKLE IN THE HEART captures the story of the Epstein Brothers (Max, Willie and Julius) klezmer legends on a joyous (and hilarious)… [read more]

A Polish poster art ‘pop-up’ gallery and vodka cocktails!

Join us at the 4th annual Vodka and a Drop of Art at the Polish Home on Capitol Hill — Thursday, October 18, 7-11pm — with a vodka tasting and special preview of this year’s Polish film festival. Explore the world of vintage film posters gathered from local private collections.

You can purchase tickets and participate in vodka tasting locally-made Polandia Vodka. You’ll want to try our signature festival cocktail, and win prizes.

There will be music, food, red carpet photos, vodka tasting, and your first chance to meet some of this year's filmmakers from Poland. You'll also be able to get a copy of this year's program, check out trailers to all the films, and buy your festival passes.

Party starts at 7PM so come… [read more]

October 19-28, 2018 at SIFF Cinema Uptown, NWFF, and Polish Hall.

Check out our schedule and visit our Facebook page for updates on events! Let us know if you're planning to come on our Facebook event. [read more]

Experience the Golden Age of Yiddish film with a special screening of a classic Yiddish talkie with a live musical performance by Klezmer Local #206 this Sunday, October 22nd from noon til 3pm at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Admission is free!

These talkie films are some of the few pictures we have of Jewish life prior to the destruction of the towns where these films were shot. In a short 3 year period while working under the shadow of Nazism, Joseph Green produced and co-directed four feature films capturing Jewish life in Poland starring American actors.

Klezmer can be considered instrumental Jewish folk music that played an integral part in the culture and celebrations of Eastern European Jewry. Some of the "traditional" instruments in the bands were clarinet, violin, flute, and accordion.

Join us for a special presentation on Polish… [read more]

A Polish poster art ‘pop-up’ gallery and vodka cocktails!

Join us at the 3rd annual Vodka and a Drop of Art at the Polish Home on Capitol Hill — Thursday, October 19, 7-11pm — with a vodka tasting and special preview of this year’s Polish film festival. Explore the world of vintage film posters gathered from local private collections.

You can purchase tickets and participate in vodka tasting locally-made Polandia Vodka. You’ll want to try our signature festival cocktail, and win prizes.

There will be music, food, red carpet photos, vodka tasting, and your first chance to meet some of this year's filmmakers from Poland. You'll also be able to get a copy of this year's program, check out trailers to all the films, and buy your festival passes.

Party starts at 7PM so come… [read more]

October 20-29th marks the 25th anniversary of the Seattle Polish Film Festival, one of the largest and longest-running celebrations of Polish cinema outside of Poland, and one of Seattle’s best niche film festivals.

Help us celebrate this milestone at our 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Party, FREE to the public, happening Thursday October 5th starting at 7:30PM at Northwest Film Forum . Enjoy an evening of film and guest announcements, 2017 festival film trailers, a 25-year photo retrospective, all followed by a sneak-peek screening of a new festival film.

There will be free hors d’oeuvres provided by Seattle Gdynia Sister City Association. Passes for SPFF 2017 (October 20–29) will also be available at an early-bird discount.

Space is limited and the tickets are FREE so get them here! If you can't make it but still want to know what… [read more]

October 20-29, 2017 at SIFF Cinema Uptown, NWFF, and Polish Hall.

Check out our schedule and visit our Facebook page for updates on events! Let us know if you're planning to come on our Facebook event. [read more]

“On the Silver Globe” is the most unique project of famous Polish director Andrzej Żuławski. Filming the movie, which was conducted with a huge flourish, was interrupted in 1977 by the authorities. 11 years later Żuławski finished his movie in Warsaw and Cracow, adding narration to explain missing scenes. Now the film has gotten its second life due to digital reconstruction. We are speaking about the movie, its filmmakers, and its restoration with Małgorzata Grzyb, who took care of color grading.

Digital restoration of a 1977 movie is a huge undertaking. Could you tell us about your responsibilities in this project?

My job was to adjust the colors, which in the case of this film was especially important. Andrzej Jaroszewicz (the cinematographer for this film) used a rather unconventional technique meant to give the viewer the feeling of being on a different planet. His… [read more]

A STORY ABOUT THE NEED FOR ACCEPTANCE

“Call Me Marianna ” is an award-winning documentary. This story is told by a 40-year-old Polish woman, who finally decides to fight for her freedom. She must sue her parents in court, because this is the only way to legally change her gender. The film’s cinematographer, Kacper Czubak, agreed to talk to us about this important project. He tells us about Marianna, his work, and what it takes to make a good documentary

“Call Me Marianna” won many movie festival awards, congratulations! How do you feel about your project’s success? Relief? Did you feel responsible for
Marianna’s life and how her story might be perceived?

Yes, that’s a very interesting question. We take great pride that this movie was enthusiastically received. The public response, particularly the audience
awards, has… [read more]

October 12-23, 2016 at SIFF Cinema Uptown, NWFF, and Polish Hall.

Check out our schedule and visit our Facebook page for updates on events!
[read more]

Monthly screenings of Polish films at the Polish Cultural Center.
Polish Cultural Center
1714 18th Ave, Seattle
Free admission.
visit filmcluboko.blogspot.com for more info [read more]

We have the pleasure to announce the 2015 Seattle Polish Film Festival Viewers Choice Award winner: Gods directed by Łukasz Palkowski. Congratulations to the winner and a big thank you for all your votes.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the festival this year! It was our best year yet - old friends, new faces, amazing guests, sold out films, fun parties, and the best volunteers we could ever ask for! Please stay connected as we'll be promoting Polish films all year long - through our new film club OKO, SIFF, and in partnership with other Seattle venues and organizations. We hope to see you all soon! Till next time! [read more]

Panel discussion Young Cinema in Poland with our honored guests: Maciej Bochniak, Anna Próchniak, Adam Bobik and Jacek Bromski.

Saturday, October 17, 4 p.m.
SIFF Cinema Uptown [read more]

Same place and time as the Opening Weekend Reception, but with a whole new group of guests. Knife in the Water Quartet will be back, as will the food & drinks - it’s the last party of SPFF 2015!

Saturday, October 17, 10 p.m.
Ten Mercer
10 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109 [read more]

Friday night, October 16, after the final screening, head over to the Tin Lizzie Lounge to rub shoulders with our honored guests and enjoy a special Polish cocktail made by Tin Lizzie bartenders just for SPFF!

Tin Lizzie Lounge
600 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109
[read more]

On Thursday, October 8, 6-9 p.m. Seattle Polish Film Festival will host a special kick-off party, art exhibition, and vodka tasting at the Polish Hall. Vodka and a Drop of Art is a showcase of classic Polish poster art, with over 20 original pieces on display - as well as a live DJ, food, red carpet photos, vodka tasting, and your first chance to meet some of this year's filmmakers from Poland. You'll also be able to get a copy of this year's program, check out trailers to all the films, and buy your festival passes. Admission is FREE and the party starts at 6 p.m.. Come out, enjoy the art, the spirits, and help us kick off this year's film festival in style!
When: October 8, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Polish Hall, 1714 18th Ave, Seattle 98122
Admission: FREE [read more]

We're excited to announce the first film of this year's Seattle Polish Film Festival. In partnership with our friends at Northwest Film Forum we're presenting the #1 Polish comedy of all time - the sci-fi classic Sexmission (Seksmisja). And what's even better - this is a free screening! Join us to kick off the 23rd SPFF at Northwest Film Forum on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. for a happy hour with food and drinks, and Sexmission at 8 p.m.. The Seattle Polish Film Festival will be presenting over 20 features and a variety of shorts, indies, and documentaries. Our full list of films and guests will be announced shortly - make sure to like us on Facebook to get all the latest info. More is coming very soon! [read more]

We have the pleasure to present the official 2015 SPFF poster design by Jim Darski. [read more]

The 23rd edition of the Seattle Polish Film Festival will take place October 8-18. We will update this page as information becomes available. Check out our 2015 film wish list. [read more]

We have the pleasure to announce the 2014 Seattle Polish Film Festival Viewers Choice Award winner: Life Feels Good directed by Maciej Pieprzyca. Congratulations to the winner and a big thank you for all your votes.

We are excited to announce the 2014 SPFF guests. Legendary Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi; up-and-coming actor Marcin Włodarski; star of many of this year's films Julia Kijowska; winner of the 2014 Golden Space Needle Award: Best Actor at SIFF for his role in Life Feels Good Dawid Ogrodnik; talented Katarzyna Śmiechowicz and a debuting director and screenwriter Filip Dzierżawski. [read more]

Krzysztof Zanussi festival appearances include: Q&A at Scarecrow Video on October 9 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and presentation of his 1972 film Illumination at Northwest Film Forum on October 9 at 7 p.m. [read more]

Celeste Caliri wins the 2014 Seattle Polish Film Festival poster competition. Congratulations to Celeste! [read more]

We are excited to announce a partnership with Northwest Film Forum in bringing to Seattle Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema. A selection of 21 restored classic Polish films curated by Martin Scorsese.

Eight critically acclaimed films, including Pharaoh, Mother Joan of Angels and Eroica will screen at Northwest Film Forum July 7-10. Additional classics of Polish cinema will be shown in the week before the 22nd Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival on October 6-9.

Visit Northwest Film Forum website for details about the first selection of films and stay tuned for updates on the other films by signing up for our newsletter.

Read about this unique project in this NPR story "Martin Scorsese Takes Poland's Communist-Era Art Films On The Road" [read more]

Another two weekends of Polish films are behind us. What a year it has been! 23 films, 9 guests and 2 receptions! Thank you for a successful festival. Stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter. [read more]

We have the pleasure to announce the 2013 Seattle Polish Film Festival Viewers Choice Award winners: Imagine directed by Andrzej Jakimowski and Siberian Exile directed by Janusz Zaorski. Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you for all your votes.

Thank you all for a successful first festival weekend! Our second, closing weekend is even bigger with many distinguished guest, outstanding films and festival reception yet to come. On Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 PM festival supporters and festival pass holders are invited to Festival Reception at Ten Mercer. Saturday night, Oct. 19, we're showing Imagine which has received rave reviews. This weekend in attendance will be Andrzej Jakimowski, Bodo Kox, Paweł Małaszyński, Janusz Zaorski and other festival guest. Second weekend festival pass is only $30. Buy festival pass now! [read more]

This year's festival opens on Friday, Oct 11 with a FREE Roman Polański tribute night featuring the documentary Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir, examining his troubled history; followed by the classic drama Knife in the Water, his remarkable directorial debut which won Polański worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover of Time Magazine, and his first Oscar nomination. [read more]

Donata Rojewska of High Spot accepts the 2012 Viewers Choice Award on behalf of Mitja Okorn from Zbyszek Pietrzyk, SPFF managing director, during the 38 Gdynia Film Festival. Mitja Okorn won for his romantic comedy Letters to Santa at the 20th Seattle Polish Film Festival in 2012. [read more]

For the second time Joanna Wroblewska wins the Seattle Polish Film Festival poster competition. Congratulations to Joanna! [read more]

We have the pleasure to announce Letters To Santa by Mitja Okorn as the 2012 Viewer's Choice Award winner. [read more]