The Days of Polish Cinema is a project of the Polish Institute in Kyiv, which will be held for the fifteenth time this year – this time on-line on polskino.takflix.com.
The program traditionally includes the most interesting works of Polish cinema of two recent years, which have already received awards of prestigious international film festivals and viewers’ and critics’ acclaim.
Presentation of the festival: October, 16 in “Zhovten” Cinema
October, 16 | 19:00
Corpus Christi | Boże Ciało
Directed by Jan Komasa
Poland, France | 116 min | 2019 | drama
The story of a 20-year-old Daniel who experiences a spiritual transformation while living in a Youth Detention Center. He wants to become a priest but this is impossible because of his criminal record. When he is sent to work at a carpenter’s workshop in a small town, on arrival he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of the young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened there. Academy Award Nominee – Best International Feature Film
Tickets – at the box offices.
