To mark Poland’s presidency in the Council of the European Union, Bozar is organising Focus on Poland, with talks, films and an exhibition alongside the finest Polish music.   

In New Voices format, emerging filmmakers present their first or second films. At the beginning of March, the honour falls to Polish director Damian Kocur, who comes to introduce his work. 

Bread and Salt is a powerful film that delves into social tensions and personal conflict. The film is inspired by true events and features non-professional actors, giving an authentic and raw quality. It follows Tymek, a talented young pianist returning to his small hometown in Poland, where time seems to have stopped. He witnesses a growing conflict between Arab kebab workers and his local peers, a clash that ultimately turns tragic.

Damian Kocur is a director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, known for his internationally recognized short films. His debut feature, Bread and Salt, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2022, and his short film As It Was was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Under the Volcano is his second feature film.

The director, Damian Kocur, will be present on March 5th for a special Q&A!​​​​​​​

Co-organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural program of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025