Kinoteka presents: “Chopin, a Sonata in Paris”

16/02/2026
Events

The 24th KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival returns 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. Highlights include the powerful drama “Chopin, a Sonata in Paris”, among many other must-see titles.

Dir: Michał Kwieciński

Cast: Eryk Kulm, Joséphine de la Baume, Karolina Gruszka, Maja Ostaszewska, Victor Meutelet

Year of Production: 2025

English subtitles

Paris, 1835. Fryderyk Chopin has left Poland and established himself as a darling of the salons and toast of the French court. However, behind the brilliance and wit, the 25-year-old celebrity is battling illness and inner conflict whilst composing the works that we celebrate today as poetic genius. Michał Kwieciński (FILIP) works once again with rising star Eryk Kulm (as Chopin) and Michał Sobociński (as cinematographer) to create a dazzling interpretation of the composer’s life – a multi-million Euro production that was one of the most anticipated Polish films of 2025. Lambert Wilson (MATRIX) appears as King Louis Philippe

WHERE: Ciné Lumière, 17 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2DW

WHEN:

Screening 1: 01 Mar, 15:30
Screening 2: 12 Mar, 20:15

TICKETS: here

FULL PROGRAMME: kinoteka.org.uk