Cultural festivals highlight Polish cinema and travel in Poland and Ukraine

The 15th edition of the ‘Ciekawi Świata’ Cultures and Travel Festival concluded in Białystok, Poland, on October 25. Organized by the Białystok Cultural Center, the five-day event featured travelers, researchers, and writers, including a closing lecture by Adam Bielecki. The jubilee edition included an exhibition by Tomasz Tomaszewski, film premieres such as ‘Dzikie Karpaty’, and various workshops.

In Vinnytsia, Ukraine, the 21st Days of Polish Cinema brought seven films to local audiences. The festival included students from the Mykhailo Stelmakh Vinnytsia Pedagogical University, who used the screenings to engage with the Polish language. Polish Consul Tomasz Kowal opened the event with a screening of Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz Kafka’, emphasizing the importance of cultural dialogue between Poland and Ukraine despite ongoing regional challenges.