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	<updated>2026-05-21T23:05:38+02:00</updated>
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		<name>TOFIFEST International Film Festival</name>
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		<title><![CDATA["The Golden Angel Award For Artistic Insolence to be presented to Agata Kulesza"]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/892"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/892</id>
		<updated>2026-05-21T11:00:00+02:00</updated>
		<content><![CDATA["Agata Kulesza will receive the Golden Angel Award for Artistic Insolence at the 24th edition of the BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival. It is the only award of its kind in the world, presented by the festival in recognition of artists whose work is defined by creative courage and uncompromising artistic vision. 
“Agata Kulesza is an artist who continually sets new standards and raises the bar of acting excellence. Her performances are unforgettable, leaving a profound and lasting impression on audiences. Creatively insolent, unconventional and impossible to define through easy labels. Consistent and fearless in every artistic choice. A true master of her craft. It is a great honour and a deeply moving moment for me that Agata Kulesza will receive this year’s Golden Angel Award for Artistic Insolence,” says BellaTOFIFEST IFF Director Kafka Jaworska.
During this year’s edition of the festival, audiences will have a unique opportunity to explore Agata Kulesza’s artistic journey through three outstanding works of Polish cinema. The programme will feature “Rose” directed by Wojciech Smarzowski, “Ida” directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and “These Daughters of Mine” directed by Kinga Dębska.
Together, these films higlight the many dimensions of her acting - from the harrowing historical drama, through restrained and emotionally charged auteur cinema, to the deeply moving story about family relationships. Each of these works stands as a testament to the exceptional range and depth of the award recipient’s talent, while together they create the portrait of a truly insolent artist.
Audiences are also invited to attend a meeting with Agata Kulesza on Saturday, June 27th. It will be a rare opportunity to meet and speak with one of the most important actresses in contemporary Polish cinema.
The Golden Angel Award for Artistic Insolence is presented by the BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival to artists whose work is distinguished by courage, uncompromising vision and a consistent commitment to following their own artistic path. It is the only award of its kind in the world.
The 24th BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival will take place in Toruń from 27 June to 3 July 2026. As every year, we invite audiences to the Festival Centre at CKK Jordanki, Cinema City, the Dwór Artusa Cultural Centre, as well as the festival’s open-air cinema venues. All information about the upcoming festival can be found on our website. Follow us at bellatofifest.pl and on our Facebook profile."]]></content>
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		<title><![CDATA["LITWA_EN"]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/891"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/891</id>
		<updated>2026-05-19T13:00:00+02:00</updated>
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		<title><![CDATA["“12 Monkeys” announced as the main theme of the 24th BellaTOFIFEST IFF! First films revealed straight from the world’s major festivals"]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/890"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/890</id>
		<updated>2026-05-15T13:00:00+02:00</updated>
		<content><![CDATA["Visionary. Unsettling. Prophetic. This is the kind of cinema that stays with audiences long after they leave the theatre. We are delighted to announce that the main theme of the 24th BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival will be Terry Gilliam’s “12 Monkeys”. 
This post-apocalyptic classic from 1995 is one of those films that defies simple categorisation. It can be watched as a gripping science-fiction thriller, but it can also draw viewers into its deeper layers, leaving them with questions about time, memory, and humanity’s tendency toward self-destruction. Bruce Willis delivers a performance widely regarded as the finest of his career. Gilliam, a filmmaker of boundless imagination, created a world that is both terrifying and hypnotic.

“12 Monkeys is a film we have always wanted to present in a festival context,” says BellaTOFIFEST IFF Director Kafka Jaworska. “Gilliam created a timeless work: the more time passes since its premiere, the more relevant its questions become. This is exactly the kind of cinema we want to celebrate at BellaTOFIFEST.”

Alongside “12 Monkeys”, the festival programme will also feature “La Jetée” by Chris Marker — the cult 1962 short film that inspired Gilliam and is now considered one of the masterpieces of film history.

Straight from Berlinale, Sundance, Tribeca, and Venice — premieres in Toruń. First titles announced for the 24th BellaTOFIFEST Must See Must Be section
From the Berlinale 2026 comes the festival’s exceptional opening film — “No Good Men” by Shahrbanoo Sadat. Met with lengthy standing ovations, the film is set in Kabul on the eve of the Taliban’s return to power and tells a story in which intimate emotions intertwine with a collapsing world.
From the Sundance 2026 selection we bring “Hot Water” by Ramzi Bashour. This lyrical debut follows a teenager and his Lebanese mother travelling across the United States. It is a poetic story about migration, identity, and the search for home, starring Lubna Azabal and Daniel Zolghadri.
From the Tribeca Festival we present “Dragonfly” by Paul Andrew Williams. This unsettling thriller features two outstanding performances. Oscar nominees Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn portray women whose neighbourly relationship proves far darker than it first appears.
From the Venice Film Festival arrives “Last Night I Conquered the City of Thebes” by Gabriel Azorín — a daring story about emotional intimacy between men, unfolding across two eras: the contemporary world and Ancient Rome.

The 24th BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival will take place in Toruń from 27 June to 3 July 2026. As every year, we invite audiences to the Festival Centre at CKK Jordanki, Cinema City, the Dwór Artusa Cultural Centre, as well as the festival’s open-air cinema venues. All information about the upcoming festival can be found on our website. Follow us at bellatofifest.pl and on our Facebook profile.

Main Patron: City of Toruń
Main Partner: Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund
Co-financed by the Polish Film Institute
Strategic Sponsor: TZMO SA and the Bella brand
Official Sponsor: PGE Energia Ciepła and PGE Toruń 
Sponsors: Apro Investment, Studio Podłóg Ablux, ONDE SA, Urbitor, Bumar, Freixenet
Automotive Partner: Auto Reve Toruń
Official Hotel: Hotel Bulwar
Official Partner: Cinema City Poland
IT Partner: Akces
Festival Club: Pers
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		<title><![CDATA["Become a voluntary worker at the 24th edition the BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival"]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/889"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/889</id>
		<updated>2026-05-12T19:05:52+02:00</updated>
		<content><![CDATA["Join us in making the TOFIFEST International Film Festival happen! The recruitment process for volunteers for this year’s edition of the festival starts on 12th May and ends on 7th June, 2026. 
If you wish to become a voluntary worker, please fill in our application form. You can apply for the following:

The Organisational Section where it is all about your      readiness to work, your flexibility and availability, but also about      timeliness and openness. Your job will consist in supporting the      organisers with their work at the festival venues, but also in assisting      the audiences.
The Guest Section where it is a must to be      communicative, speak good English, and be ready to take on special      assignments. In your line of work, you will get to know famous filmmakers      and gain valuable experience in working with people.
The Media Section where the team is comprised of people      responsible for creating texts, doing interviews, taking pictures, as well      as making videos and taking care of social media. If you feel like writing      texts is a piece of cake for you and/or you have your own equipment and      will to work, then this is definitely the right place for you!

The Festival Organiser will cover your insurance. If you decide to work for the Festival, we will provide you with a certificate to confirm that you provided voluntary work for us. We are waiting for you!
Please find detailed information here: https://www.tofifest.pl/pl/wolontariat.
See you at BellaTOFIFEST!"]]></content>
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		<title><![CDATA["WAJDA_ACTRESSES"]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/888"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/888</id>
		<updated>2026-03-10T15:06:01+01:00</updated>
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		<title><![CDATA["Film Submissions Open for the 24th International Film Festival BellaTOFIFEST! "]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/887"/>
		<id>http://www.tofifest.pl/en/news/887</id>
		<updated>2026-01-14T23:22:33+01:00</updated>
		<content><![CDATA["The call for submissions to two competitions organized as part of the 24th BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival opens on January 15, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until May 20, 2026, via the online entry form available on the Festival’s website. 
The 24th BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival will take place in Toruń from June 27 to July 3, 2026. Films may be submitted to the following competitions:

ON AIR – International Feature Film Competition. This competition is dedicated to first and second feature films by filmmakers presented at international festivals. The best film will be awarded the Festival’s Grand Prix – the Golden Angel, granted to the director by a jury composed of representatives of the Polish and European film communities.
FROM POLAND – Polish Films Competition. This competition is intended for productions by Polish filmmakers. The winner in this category will be selected by the Festival audience and will receive the Golden Angel Audience Award.

Detailed information on participation rules, competition regulations, and the submission form is available at: tofifest.pl/submit/en/regulamin.
Up-to-date information is also published on the Festival’s Facebook profile: facebook.com/tofifest."]]></content>
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