Ekran: Toronto Polish Film Festival 2024

The 15th Toronto Polish Film Festival is set to screen the best of Polish cinema from November 14 to 24, 2024. The 15th edition of the festival will be showcasing an exciting lineup of films that highlight the rich tapestry of Polish cinema and culture. This year’s festival promises to bring together filmmakers, enthusiasts, and the community to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and cultural exchange.

This year’s special edition of the festival will take place across three venues: Innis Town Hall at University of Toronto, Revue Cinema in Toronto, and Maja Prentice Theatre in Mississauga. Thanks to partnership with Mississauga Polish Day and Canadian Polish Business Association the festival will be hosting screenings on November 15th and November 21st at Maja Prentice Theatre located inside the Burnhamthrope Library.

With a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films, the festival will screen over 20 films, including award-winning titles and emerging talents. Highlights include White Courage, Simona Kossak, Minghun, The Girl with the Needle and Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold, offering audiences a glimpse into contemporary Polish society, history, and artistic expression.

Kicking off the festival is the opening night film Kulej, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Xawery Zulawski. This year’s lineup features a diverse array of international and locally made films. Documentaries highlight the festival, with titles such as The Last Expedition, The Deluge, Postscriptum, and Mensch.

Join us for a celebration of storytelling and cultural exchange as we bring together filmmakers, audiences, and communities. This festival not only showcases remarkable cinematic talent but also fosters a deeper understanding of Polish culture through film.

All films are in Polish with English subtitles. Most screenings are preceded by a short film. Tickets for Ekran Toronto Polish Film Festival are on sale now and can be purchased in advance online at ekran.ca. Single tickets are $20.00 and a Festival Pass, which grants access to all screenings, is $125.00. Tickets purchased online are non-refundable and should be printed or displayed on a smartphone and presented at the entrance. Tickets can be purchased at the door, subject to availability. Seats are not numbered and are first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before each screening.

To learn more about Ekran, or to purchase tickets, please visit ekran.ca