During the festival, we make every effort to ensure the event is as accessible as possible for all viewers. For any questions or comments regarding accessibility, please contact us at: m.marcinkowski@festiwalgdynia.pl or tel.: 782 049 320
Screenings with audio description at Gdyńskie Centrum Filmowe (GCF)
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, help navigating the cinema, or purchasing tickets, please report this need by email at m.marcinkowski@festiwalgdynia.pl or tel.: 782 049 320
Viktor
Film description:
Viktor lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He lost his hearing at the age of 5. Due to his disability, he struggles to find work. When the war begins, Viktor wants to defend his country. The film shows the war in Ukraine from Viktor’s perspective. The film’s director is a renowned war photographer and cinematographer, and a two-time Emmy® Award winner. The sound was created by Nicolas Becker, an Oscar® winner for the film "Sound of Metal." Directed by Olivier Sarbil, 2024, 91 minutes, produced in Denmark, France, Ukraine, and the USA.
Screening schedule for Viktor
May 16, 20:15, Goplana room
Trains
Film description:
This is an artistic journey through the 20th century. The film consists entirely of archival footage. It has no dialogue. It captures the beauty and sorrow of train travel. Joy blends with pain. The soundtrack includes the piece “Compartment 2, car 7” by Paweł Szymański. Directed by Maciej Drygas, 2025, 80 minutes, produced in Poland and Lithuania.
Screening schedule for Trains
May 18, 20:00, Warszawa room
May 10, 12:00, Goplana room
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Film description:
A documentary about photographer Ernest Cole. In 1966, Ernest Cole fled South Africa and moved to the United States, where he photographed New York and the southern states. He was surprised by how different, yet similar, the US was compared to South Africa. The film depicts the life of Cole, one of the first Black independent photographers in South Africa. Directed by Raoul Peck, 2024, 105 minutes, produced in the USA and France.
Screening schedule for Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
May 9, 16:45, Warszawa room
May 14, 20:00, Warszawa room
One to One: John & Yoko
Film description:
The film covers 18 months of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in New York between 1971 and 1972, a time of significant change for them. It features private films, photos, and music by the artists and their friends. These materials are combined with FBI-recorded telephone conversations. The film shows how John and Yoko used their fame. Directed by Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, 2024, 100 minutes, produced in the UK.
Screening schedule for One to One: John & Yoko
May 15, 19:00, Warszawa room
May 16, 15:15, Warszawa room
May 17, 11:15, Warszawa room
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Film description:
Petra Costa, known for “The Edge of Democracy,” explores the influence of religious leaders on politics in Brazil. The film shows how the evangelical movement helped Jair Bolsonaro become president. It documents the rapid rise of the far-right in Brazil. A vital political chronicle, it illustrates how fragile a democracy can be. Directed by Petra Costa, 2024, 110 minutes, produced in Brazil, the USA, and Denmark.
Screening schedule for Apocalypse in the Tropics
May 9, 12:00, Warszawa room
May 10, 16:45, Goplana room
May 14, 13:00, Warszawa room
Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Film description:
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the film explores the mystery of creativity. It takes viewers on a journey through the world of art. Director Mark Cousins examines the life and work of Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, highlighting her unique approach to color and abstract painting. The film also addresses the challenges faced by female artists in times when women were not appreciated in the art world. Directed by Mark Cousins, 2024, 88 minutes, produced in the UK.
Screening schedule for Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
May 12, 17:30, Warszawa room
Mr Nobody Against Putin
Film description:
Pasha is a teacher in a small Russian town. He works at the same school he once attended. He values the curiosity and enthusiasm of his students and often films them as a school chronicler. His office is a meeting place for rebellious students. After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Putin imposes the militarization of schools. Pasha continues filming: student military drills, teacher loyalty oaths, and the fear and uncertainty among the town’s residents. Directed by David Borenstein and Pasha Talankin, 2025, 90 minutes, produced in Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Screening schedule for Mr Nobody Against Putin
May 9, 19:00, Warszawa room
May 11, 20:15, Warszawa room
May 14, 15:30, Warszawa room
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?
Architectural accessibility
All screening rooms are accessible to wheelchair users. The cinema is equipped with an elevator. Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available both in the underground garage and on the street level.
More information: https://gcf.org.pl/dostepnosc/
