Rain and grey skies don’t have to mean staying indoors. If you’re looking for something to do in Poznań this weekend, the city’s independent cinemas have an excellent mix of brand new releases, restored classics and special screenings, many presented in their original English language or with English subtitles.
Whether you’re in the mood for a psychological thriller, an arthouse favourite, an epic adventure or an award-winning documentary, there’s plenty to tempt film lovers between Friday 24 and Sunday 26 July.
Kino Apollo Brings Two Modern Classics Back to the Big Screen
There’s something special about revisiting a classic in a cinema rather than at home, and Kino Apollo is offering exactly that this weekend.
On Friday evening, audiences can experience The Silence of the Lambs (1991) on the big screen. Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-winning thriller remains one of cinema’s most gripping psychological dramas, led by unforgettable performances from Jodie Foster as FBI trainee Clarice Starling and Anthony Hopkins as the chilling Dr Hannibal Lecter.
Then on Sunday afternoon, Sofia Coppola’s acclaimed debut The Virgin Suicides (1999) returns in a beautifully restored 4K edition. Dreamlike, melancholic and visually stunning, the coming-of-age drama continues to captivate new generations more than two decades after its original release.
Kino Muza Offers New Releases, Festival Favourites and Documentaries
Kino Muza has one of the widest selections for English-speaking audiences this weekend.
Christopher Nolan’s eagerly anticipated The Odyssey continues with multiple screenings throughout the weekend, bringing Homer’s legendary tale to the screen in Nolan’s signature epic style.
Also returning is Hamnet, directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, the emotional drama imagines the family tragedy that influenced Shakespeare’s writing of Hamlet.
Horror fans can catch Her Private Hell, one of the most talked-about films from this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Combining striking visuals with unsettling psychological horror, it promises an unforgettable cinema experience.
Saturday evening sees Savage House arrive with a darkly comic take on eighteenth-century England, blending satire, violence and social commentary into an unconventional period film.
For documentary lovers, Ghost Elephants screens on Sunday afternoon. Directed by Werner Herzog, the film follows an ambitious expedition into remote Angola in search of the elusive forest elephants that have become almost mythical among conservationists.
Those interested in Polish cinema can also see Kumotry on Saturday, presented with English subtitles, making this acclaimed Polish production accessible to international audiences.
Cinema Highlights Continue at Pałacowe and Rialto
Even more options as both the Imperial Castle’s Kino Pałacowe and Kino Rialto are also showing a curated selection across the weekend.
Among the highlights are Darren Aronofsky’s visually powerful Requiem for a Dream, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the unsettling Her Private Hell, and the mysterious horror Backrooms at Kino Pałacowe.
Cinema-goers interested in Polish film history can also watch The Birch Wood as part of the WAJDA: re-visions series. The film is presented in Polish with English subtitles, offering international audiences the opportunity to experience one of Andrzej Wajda’s most visually striking works.
Meanwhile, Kino Rialto continues screenings of both The Odyssey and Requiem for a Dream, giving audiences additional opportunities to catch two of the weekend’s biggest draws.
A Perfect Weekend Activity Whatever the Weather
Independent cinemas remain some of the best places to discover films that rarely receive wide commercial releases, while also enjoying restored classics exactly as they were meant to be seen.
If the forecast keeps you indoors this weekend, Poznań’s cinemas provide the perfect excuse to swap the rain for a comfortable seat, a big screen and a memorable film.
Whether you’re revisiting a favourite or discovering something entirely new, there’s no shortage of excellent choices across the city.
Read our full guide for English-speaking filmgoers in Poznań!Screening Highlights
Friday 24 July
- The Silence of the Lambs (Kino Apollo)
- The Odyssey (Kino Muza)
- Hamnet (Kino Muza)
- Her Private Hell premiere (Kino Muza)
Saturday 25 July
- Kumotry (English subtitles) (Kino Muza)
- Savage House (Kino Muza)
- Requiem for a Dream (Kino Pałacowe & Rialto)
- Backrooms (Kino Pałacowe)
Sunday 26 July
- The Virgin Suicides (4K restoration) (Kino Apollo)
- Ghost Elephants (Kino Muza)
- Hamnet (Kino Muza)
- The Odyssey (multiple venues)
