Koszalin to host 23rd Integracja Ty i Ja European Film Festival

The 23rd edition of the European Film Festival Integracja Ty i Ja will take place in Koszalin from September 8 to 12. This year's theme focuses on the psychological aspects of disability, exploring emotions, relationships, trauma, and the strength found in personal storytelling.

The festival program includes 41 films from various countries, including Poland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Israel, Canada, Argentina, France, and the United Kingdom. The selection features 15 fiction films, 12 documentaries, and 8 amateur productions, many of which were created in support and therapy centers.

Events will be centered at the Koszalin Public Library and include film screenings, scientific conferences, educational workshops, and sporting events such as fencing, boccia, and handbike demonstrations. The opening ceremony on September 8 will feature a photography exhibition by Ireneusz Sobieszczuk and a discussion with director Radosław Piwowarski. The festival will conclude with a gala on September 11, featuring the announcement of the Butterfly awards.