The award winners Gdynia Polish Film Festival 2025 have been announced, closing a week filled with remarkable cinema. The festival’s jury selected films that reflect the strength, creativity, and diversity of Polish filmmakers today.
The Golden Lions, the festival’s top honor, went to a film that combined artistic vision with emotional depth. Its powerful story connected with both critics and audiences, confirming its place as one of the most important Polish films of the year.
Other prizes highlighted excellence across many categories. Awards for directing, acting, cinematography, and screenwriting recognized a wide range of talent. Documentaries also received recognition, showing that Polish non-fiction continues to grow in strength.
For the EKRAN Toronto Polish Film Festival team, attending the ceremony was a moment of celebration. We saw firsthand how Polish cinema continues to evolve and impress. Watching the winners join their casts and crews on stage, we felt the pride of a film community that is thriving.
Why do the award winners Gdynia Polish Film Festival 2025 matter to audiences in Canada? Because many of these films will soon be seen in Toronto. By attending Gdynia, we ensure that our November program includes not only the winners but also overlooked gems that deserve attention.
These awards also help us highlight the broader picture. A prize signals a film’s artistic quality, but our goal at EKRAN is to curate a lineup that balances awards with audience appeal. That way, viewers in Toronto get the fullest possible experience of Polish cinema today.
With the festival now complete, we turn our focus to Toronto. Soon we will announce the films that will cross the ocean and bring the spirit of Gdynia to Canadian screens. Stay tuned: our final update will reflect on the journey from Poland to Canada.
