20th BNP Paribas Dwa Brzegi Festival to celebrate film and art

Kazimierz Dolny is set to become the cinematic heart of summer once again as it hosts the 20th edition of the BNP Paribas Dwa Brzegi Festival of Film and Art from August 1 to 9.

This year's jubilee edition promises a rich program blending auteur cinema, visual arts, and music in the unique atmosphere of Kazimierz Dolny. The festival aims to bridge the gap between artists and audiences, fostering dialogue, tolerance, and empathy through shared artistic experiences. "Art has the ability to create community, and film art especially," the organizers stated, emphasizing the symbolic "Two Shores" representing creators and viewers.

The lineup includes film premieres from major international festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, alongside a showcase of new Polish cinema and the International Short Film Competition. A special focus will be placed on retrospectives, honoring Polish director Jan Komasa with a "My 21st Century" series and the acclaimed Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier with a selection of his uncompromising works. The documentary retrospective will feature Eliza Kubarska, known for her films on mountains and human endurance, while actress Anna Dymna will be celebrated in the "And God Created Actress" section.

Complementing the cinematic offerings, the festival will host musical performances on the castle stage by artists such as Wojtek Mazolewski and Marcin Dorociński, Arek Jakubik, and Hańba!. The program also includes meetings with creators, "Cinema Lessons," debates on contemporary culture, and a "Gallery Night." Further surprises are planned for the anniversary edition, with the full schedule to be released on July 17 and tickets going on sale July 20.

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Art has the ability to create community, and film art especially.