Gdynia for Children – Polish Film Festival

In the 1990s, eight-year-old Agata leaves Poland to join her mother in Belgium. Anxious about the journey and her new life, she writes a letter to her father, who has stayed in Poland. When she loses her pencil on the bus, she must overcome her shyness and venture between the seats to find it. In the child’s imagination, regular passengers turn into fantastical half-human, half-animal creatures. For Agata, the journey becomes a magical rite of passage – an experience of growing up and emigration....

In the heart of Łeba, amid the wind, salt and smell of smoke, Miecia has been running her iconic fish smokehouse for four decades. It is more than just a business – it is her element, her calling and what gives meaning to her everyday life. Thanks to her, the smokehouse has become a local legend, and Miecia herself a larger-than-life figure. To many locals, she is more than a neighbour or a boss – she is the true Queen of Łeba, with a personality as sharp as the smoke from her smokehouse fire....

A girl walks through the forest, hoping to photograph its inhabitants. The animals cleverly play peek-a-boo with her, dodging her lens. We witness an amusing battle of wits between the animals and the girl.

Eleven-year-old Omul lives with his parents, his older brother Mikro, and his sister Kimi in a seaside village. But he is no ordinary boy. When a mythical sea beast, Sadumea, steals Kimi’s soul, Omul knows that the only way to save his little sister is to set off on a journey to the icy edge of the world. An enchanted amulet allows him to speak with animals. With his dog Tela and Mikro by his side, Omul traverses the Fire Archipelago, ventures through a treacherous marshland, and faces cursed...

Urban, a passionate rapper from the countryside, dreams of a successful music career. He sets out to audition for a talent show with his farmer father, who disapproves of the idea and wants his son to take over the family farm. Their journey brings them closer together and helps Urban realise what truly matters to him in life.

Kitty Kotty, the bright and curious character beloved by young audiences, is back and ready to take on new challenges! Her adventures are full of fun and joy and reflect the everyday experiences of young children. This time, the clever kitty and her faithful friends – Pats, Adie and Jules – will play pharmacy and show young audiences what a visit to the dentist is like and how to deal with anger. Together with Kitty Kotty, we’ll choose what to plant in the garden, welcome spring and meet her...