Sunday, May 29, 19:30 | Kino Kijów, Al. Krasińskiego 34
The ceremonious opening of the 62nd Krakow Film Festival will include the presentation of the jury members and the screening of the opening film. Polish premiere of the film “Hamlet Syndrome”, dir. Elwira Niewiera and Piotr Rosołowski with the participation of the artists. The inauguration will be chaired by Krzysztof Gierat – the director of the Festival.
The gala will be graced by a mini recital by the composer and pianist Włodek Pawlik, the only Grammy award winner in the history of Polish jazz, who chairs this year’s International DocFilmMusic competition jury.
The Hamlet Syndrome, dir. Elwira Niewiera, Piotr Rosołowski, Poland, Germany, 85′, 2022
‘To be or not to be’ – these words take on new meanings in wartime conditions. A few months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a group of young people prepare a play in which Shakespeare will voice their own doubts, fears and dreams. In the background, there are various experiences of the ‘Maidan generation’. Some of them are processing traumas after their return from the war in Donbas, others are facing questions about what the Ukrainian struggle is really about and how their country should change. Life, theatre and cinema blend into one for a moment turning into a thrilling psychodrama.
After the screening, please join us at Q&A with the participation of Elwira Niewiera, Piotr Rosołowski and the protagonists of the film.
We remind you that you can vote for your favorite movies. Take part in the audience poll and vote for your favorite movie! All films qualified for the competitions of the 62nd Krakow Film Festival take part in the plebiscite. Voting ends on June 4 at 17:00.
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