Candidates of Death

Kandydaci Śmierci
dir. Maciej Cuske/Poland/2026/95 min

Over a dozen years ago, Maciej took his son and two of his young friends on vacation, during which they filmed an amateur horror movie together. Little did he know then that it would turn into one of the greatest adventures of his life, lasting over a decade.'Candidates of Death' is a film about the power of great friendship, growing up, the changes we go through, our fears, dreams, and plans, set against the backdrop of a grand cinematic adventure spanning decades.

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projection time:
95 min
country/year:
Poland /2026
director:
Maciej Cuske
original language of the film:
Polish
pictures:
Tomasz Pawlik
editor:
Katarzyna Orzechowska
production:
Ewa Hoffmann, Maciej Cuske / Fundacja Bydgoska Kronika Filmowa
festivals and awards:
2026 – Thessaloniki IFF
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