# Polish-Ukrainian cultural exchange festivals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-ukrainian-cultural-exchange-festivals
> Updated: 2026-10-27T21:40:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Cultural events in Poland and Ukraine have highlighted cinematic and travel-related exchanges between the two nations. In Warsaw, the 11th Ukraina! Film Festival was announced to showcase a diverse selection of Ukrainian cinema, including feature films, documentaries, and shorts, with a program featuring works such as ‘Demons’ and ‘Traces’.

Simultaneously, the 15th ‘Ciekawi Świata’ Cultures and Travel Festival concluded in Białystok, Poland, featuring exhibitions and film premieres. In Vinnytsia, Ukraine, the 21st Days of Polish Cinema presented seven films to local audiences, serving as a tool for Polish language engagement and cultural dialogue. Polish Consul Tomasz Kowal noted the importance of these exchanges despite ongoing regional challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Cultural festivals highlight Polish cinema and travel in Poland and Ukraine

The 15th ‘Ciekawi Świata’ festival concluded in Białystok, while the 21st Days of Polish Cinema promoted cultural dialogue in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-highlight-polish-cinema-and-travel-in-poland-and-ukraine

### 2026-10-09: Ukraina! Film Festival announces 11th edition program in Warsaw

The 11th Ukraina! Film Festival opens in Warsaw on November 2, featuring 8 feature films, 9 documentaries, and 23 shorts, including works by Natalka Worozbyt and Valentyn Vasyliev.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraina-film-festival-announces-11th-edition-program-in-warsaw

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