The 24th KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival returned to London from 4 February to 29 March 2026, bringing a carefully curated programme of the finest contemporary and classic Polish films, documentaries, and special events to the city’s leading cinemas. Organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London, KINOTEKA is the perfect opportunity to discover (or rediscover) the very best of Polish cinema.
Join Kinoteka for the powerful closing night screening of BROTHER (Brat) :
Dir: Maciej Sobieszczański
Cast: Filip Wiłkomirski,
Tytus Szymczuk,
Agnieszka Grochowska,
Julian Świeżewski,
Tomasz Schuchardt,
Jacek Braciak.
Agnieszka Grochowska is one of Poland’s most acclaimed contemporary actresses, winner of multiple Polish Academy Awards (Eagles) and international honors in Norway and Belgium. She delivers a captivating performance as Dawid’s mother, exploring dreams of independence amid family tension.
Brother is a gripping coming-of-age drama where Dawid, a 14-year-old judo enthusiast, struggles with family expectations, school pressures, and life under the shadow of his imprisoned father.
Stick around after the screening for a Q&A panel – a rare chance to ask Agnieszka Grochowska a question or two and chat with her and director Maciej Sobieszczański!
This is your last chance to catch a highlight of the London Kinoteka Festival – an event you won’t forget.
WHERE: Ciné Lumière, 17 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2DW
WHEN: Sunday, 29 March 2026, 6.00pm
TICKETS: here

