Candidates of Death
dir. Maciej Cuske / 2026 / Poland / 95 min
Best Polish Film Award
The decade-long process of creating an amateur horror film under the mysterious title Candidates of Death by a group of friends becomes the starting point for discreet observation of their growing up.
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.
- duration:
- 95 min
- country / year of production:
- Poland / 2026
- director:
- Maciej Cuske
- cinematography:
- Tomasz Pawlik
- production:
- Ewa Hoffmann, Maciej Cuske / Fundacja Bydgoska Kronika Filmowa
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2026 – Thessaloniki IFF
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