During the festival, we make every effort to ensure that the event is as accessible as possible for all audience members.
For any questions or feedback regarding accessibility, please contact us at: Szymon.Idczak@mck-bydgoszcz.pl or by phone: +48 508 415 165.
Screenings with audio description at Orzeł Cinema
This year, seven films from the festival program are available with audio description via the Kino Dostępne app. Please note: audio description is available only in Polish. If you need assistance or help getting around the cinema or purchasing tickets, please let us know by emailing: Szymon.Idczak@mck-bydgoszcz.pl or by phone: +48 508 415 165.
Viktor
Film description:
Viktor lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He lost his hearing at the age of five. Due to his disability, he struggles to find a job. When the war begins, Viktor wants to defend his country. The film shows the war in Ukraine from Viktor’s perspective. The director is a well-known war photographer and cinematographer who has won two Emmy® Awards. The sound was created by Nicolas Becker, Oscar® winner for “Sound of Metal.” Directed by Olivier Sarbil, the film was released in 2024, runs 91 minutes, and was produced in Denmark, France, Ukraine, and the USA.
Screenings of Viktor:
17 May, 5:00 PM
Link to the film page and ticket purchase
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Film description:
A film about photographer Ernest Cole. In 1966, Ernest Cole fled South Africa and moved to the United States. There, he photographed New York and the southern U.S. states. He was surprised at how different yet similar the country was to South Africa. The film presents the life of Cole, one of the first independent Black photographers in South Africa. Directed by Raoul Peck, the film was released in 2024, runs 105 minutes, and was produced in the USA.
Screenings of Ernest Cole: Lost and Found:
18 may, 11:30 AM
Link to the film page and ticket purchase
One to One: John & Yoko
Film description:
This film follows 18 months of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in New York, 1971–1972. It portrays a time of significant change, using private footage, photos, and music from the couple and their friends. It also features recordings of their phone conversations, wiretapped by the FBI, and shows how John and Yoko used their fame. Directed by Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, the film was released in 2024, runs 100 minutes, and was produced in the UK.
Screenings of One to One: John & Yoko:
10 may, 8:00 PM
Link to the film page and ticket purchase
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Film description:
Petra Costa, known for “The Edge of Democracy,” investigates the influence of religious leaders on Brazilian politics. The film shows how the evangelical movement helped Jair Bolsonaro become president and documents the rapid rise of the far right in Brazil. It’s a vital political chronicle revealing the fragility of democratic institutions. Directed by Petra Costa, the film was released in 2024, runs 110 minutes, and was produced in Brazil, the USA, and Denmark.
Screenings of Apocalypse in the Tropics:
11 May, 15:45, Room 2
13 May, 16:15, Room 2
Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Film description:
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the film explores the mystery of creativity and takes viewers on a journey through the art world. Director Mark Cousins examines the life and work of Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, showcasing her unique approach to color and abstract painting. The film highlights the challenges she faced as a woman artist in a male-dominated field. Directed by Mark Cousins, released in 2024, runs 88 minutes, produced in the UK.
Screenings of Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things:
11 may, 6:30 PM
Link to the film page and ticket purchase
Mr Nobody Against Putin
Film description:
Pasha is a teacher in a small Russian town, working at the school he once attended. He values curiosity and enthusiasm in his students and often films them as a school chronicler. His office is a meeting space for rebellious students. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin militarizes schools. Pasha continues to film military drills, teacher loyalty pledges, and the growing fear in his community. Directed by David Borenstein and Pasha Talankin, the film was released in 2025, runs 90 minutes, and was produced in Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Screenings of Mr Nobody Against Putin:
9 mau, 5:15 PM
Link to the film page and ticket purchase
How to use the Kino Dostępne app?
To use this feature, you need to install the Kino Dostępne app on your phone. The app can be downloaded for free here: Google Play and AppStore. . When the film starts, launch the audio description playback on your phone. Headphones are required – please bring your own to the screening.
More information about the app and detailed instructions can be found at: www.kinodostepne.pl.
A video explaining how the app works is available here: Kino Dostępne. Kino Dostępne. Jak to działa?
