During the festival, we make every effort to ensure that the event is as accessible as possible for all viewers. For any questions or comments regarding accessibility, please contact the following number: +48 501 071 703
Screenings available with audio description at Kino Światowid
This year, seven films from the festival program are available with audio description through the Kino Dostępne app. Please note: audio description is available only in Polish. If you need assistance, help moving around the cinema, or help purchasing tickets, please inform us about your needs by calling: +48 501 071 703
Viktor
Film description Viktor
Viktor lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He lost his hearing when he was 5 years old. Due to his disability, he has difficulty finding a job. When the war begins, Viktor wants to defend his country. The film shows the war in Ukraine from Viktor's point of view. The film’s director is a renowned war photographer and filmmaker who has won the Emmy® award twice. The sound for the film was created by Nicolas Becker, an Oscar® winner for the film "Sound of Metal." Directed by Olivier Sarbil, the film is from 2024, lasts 91 minutes, and the production countries are Denmark, France, Ukraine, and the USA.
Screenings of the film Viktor
May 17, 18:30, Kameralna hall
Trains
Film description Trains
The film is an artistic journey through the 20th century. It consists solely of archival footage and has no dialogue. It shows the beauty and sorrow of traveling by train. Joy mixes with pain. In the background, the piece "Compartment 2, car 7" by Paweł Szymański can be heard. Directed by Maciej Drygas, the film is from 2025, lasts 80 minutes, and the production countries are Poland and Lithuania.
Screenings of the film Trains
May 11, 18:15, Duża hall
May 13, 20:00, Kameralna hall
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Film description Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
The film is about photographer Ernest Cole. In 1966, Ernest Cole fled the Republic of South Africa. He moved to the United States, where he photographed New York and the southern states of the USA. He was surprised at how different, yet similar to South Africa, this country was. The film shows the life of Cole, one of the first black independent photographers in South Africa. Directed by Raoul Peck, the film is from 2024, lasts 105 minutes, and the production countries are the USA and France.
Screenings of the film Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
May 14, 20:15, Kameralna hall
One to One: John & Yoko
Film description One to One: John & Yoko
The film tells the story of 18 months in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in New York between 1971 and 1972. It shows an important time of change in their lives. The film uses private footage, photos, and music from the artists and their friends. It combines this material with recorded phone conversations of the couple, recorded by the FBI. It shows how John and Yoko used their fame. Directed by Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, the film is from 2024, lasts 100 minutes, and the production country is the United Kingdom.
Screenings of the film One to One: John & Yoko
May 16, 19:00, Duża hall
May 18, 19:45, Duża hall
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Film description Apocalypse in the Tropics
Petra Costa, known for the film "Edge of Democracy," examines the influence of religious leaders on politics in Brazil. It shows how the evangelical movement helped Jair Bolsonaro become president. The film documents the rapid rise of the far-right in Brazil. It is an important political chronicle that shows how fragile a democratic state can be. Directed by Petra Costa, the film is from 2024, lasts 110 minutes, and the production countries are Brazil, the USA, and Denmark.
Screenings of the film Apocalypse in the Tropics
May 9, 18:00, Kameralna hall
May 10, 14:45, Duża hall
Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Film description Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, this 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. It shows her unique approach to colors and abstract painting. The film highlights the challenges the artist faced at a time when women were not valued in the art world. Directed by Mark Cousins, the film is from 2024, lasts 88 minutes, and the production country is the United Kingdom.
Screenings of the film Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
May 9, 16:00, Duża hall
May 13, 18:00, Kameralna hall
Mr Nobody versus Putin
Film description Mr Nobody Against Putin
Pasha is a teacher in a small town in Russia. He works at a school he once attended. He values his students' curiosity and enthusiasm. He often films them as the school chronicle keeper. His office is a meeting place for rebellious students. After Russia's attack on Ukraine, Putin introduces militarization in schools. Pasha continues filming: military exercises by students, teachers' loyalty declarations, and the fear and uncertainty of the town's residents. Directed by David Borenstein and Pasha Talankin, the film is from 2025, lasts 90 minutes, and the production countries are Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Screenings of the film Mr Nobody Against Putin
May 11, 16:00, Kameralna hall
May 14, 20:45, Duża hall
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 in Cinema Światowid
Location and entrance
The cinema building is located in the city center, at 3 Maja 7 Street in Katowice. The entrance to the cinema is in a gate (coming from the market square – the second gate on the right side of the street, between Ziko Pharmacy and the Femme boutique).
The path to the entrance is paved with cobblestones. About 50 cm before the entrance, there are 4 metal posts. The nearest tram and bus stops, as well as the train and bus station, are nearby. Distance from stops:
bus – 150 m
tram – 130 m
train station – 150 m
Toilet:
There are no toilets adapted to the needs of people with specific requirements in the building.
Obstacle-free route. Corridors and passageways in the cinema are free of obstacles for people with disabilities.
Assistance dog:
People with disabilities are welcome to enter the building with guide dogs.
Parking:
The cinema does not have its own parking lot. The nearest parking spaces are located on Młyńska Street (200 m), Mickiewicza Street (400 m), and there is also the option to park in the underground parking lot at the Katowice shopping mall (350 m) – free parking up to 2 hours.
Main cinema hall (Królestwo):
The large cinema hall is located on the ground floor of the cinema building. The entrance to the hall is on the right side of the second foyer. The access route is free of obstacles for people with disabilities. There are two designated spaces for wheelchair users in the hall (on the right and left side of row 9).
An induction loop is installed in the main hall and at the ticket counter.
Small cinema hall (Ukryte):
The small cinema hall is located one floor below the large hall. The entrance to the small hall is not adapted for wheelchair users – there is no elevator or ramp. There are stairs leading down to the hall.
More information: https://swiatowid.katowice.pl/deklaracja-dostepnosci/
Kinoteatr Rialto
The Kinoteatr Rialto building is located in the city center, at Św. Jana 24 Street in Katowice. The main entrance to the cinema is from the street. There are stairs in front of the building. The entrance for wheelchair users is located on Wojewódzka Street – there is a 5 cm step to the building, and for heavier electric wheelchairs, a portable, stable ramp is provided to allow smooth entry directly onto the ground floor of the cinema hall. It is necessary to inform a staff member by phone (or via a caregiver), who will open the door on request. A cinema employee is available to assist guests at the ticket counter and in the cinema area. Staff are available before and after screenings.
INDUCTION LOOP
An induction loop is installed at the cinema ticket counter.
The nearest tram and bus stops, as well as the train and bus station, are nearby.
Distance from stops:
bus – 250 m
tram – 200 m
train station – 150 m
TOILET
The building has a toilet adapted to the needs of people with specific requirements.
OBSTACLE-FREE ROUTE
Corridors and passageways in the cinema are free of obstacles for people with disabilities.
ASSISTANCE DOG
People with disabilities are welcome to enter the building with guide dogs.
PARKING
The cinema does not have its own parking lot. The nearest parking spaces are located on Kochanowskiego Street (40 m), Wojewódzka Street (40 m), Plebiscytowa Street, and there is also the option to park in the underground parking lot in the Katowice Shopping Mall (550 m).
More information: https://rialto.katowice.pl/deklaracja-dostepnosci/
For any accessibility-related questions, please contact us by phone: 501 071 703
