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Sections

On Air — International Competition For First And Second Features

An international competition dedicated to first and second full-length feature films. The section presents Polish and European premieres selected from submitted entries. The films are evaluated by a professional jury.

The Main Award — the Festival Grand Prix — is funded by the City of Toruń.

From Poland — Polish Competition

This section presents the latest Polish feature and documentary films. The films are voted on by the audience. The winner receives the Golden Angel Award, sponsored by Studio Podłóg Ablux. The section is curated by Łukasz Maciejewski, a film journalist, critic, award-winning author and cultural commentator.

Phenomena

A section that acts as a lens focusing on the most intriguing and defining trends in contemporary world cinema, as well as individual films that have reshaped the language of film or challenged our artistic and emotional habits. In the face of a rapidly changing reality, this section invites audiences to look at cinema from a fresh, surprising and unconventional perspective.

Bella Woman

A film section dedicated to the work of a young and emerging European female artist, culminating in the presentation of the honorary Golden Angel Bella Woman Award.

Must See Must Be

MUST SEE MUST BE is a curated selection of films previously presented at the world’s most important international festivals which, amid the abundance of contemporary productions, may have escaped the attention of even the most devoted cinephiles. This section brings together cinematic gems discovered especially for the festival audience — films distinguished by their thematic, visual, and performative originality, deserving of particular recognition. This year’s programme will primarily feature Polish premieres and preview screenings presented in Poland for the very first time.

Retrospectives

Reviews and retrospectives dedicated to cinema from various regions of Europe and around the world regularly form an important part of the festival programme.

Rebels

The REBELS section reflects the festival’s core idea of spotlighting individuals, personalities, and events that have shaped history — including contemporary history — while also provoking strong emotions and telling remarkable stories. It often focuses on female protagonists, highlighting their strength, perseverance, and unwavering determination in the fight for equality and civil rights. The section is curated by Artur Zaborski — Vice-Rector of the Warsaw Film School, journalist and film critic.

Polonica

Polish filmmakers continue to cross borders, not only metaphorically, but literally as well. Working internationally, they bring their unique style, talent and artistic identity to world cinema. The POLONICA section presents the most compelling films created by or featuring Polish artists working abroad. The section is curated by Łukasz Maciejewski, an award-winning film journalist, critic and author.

Open-air cinema

Open-air screenings take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Town of Toruń, as well as within the modernist spaces of the city’s residential districts. Alongside cinema classics, the programme also includes the latest film productions.

Forum

The FORUM section presents the standout films of the season that have captivated audiences both in Poland and internationally, while also receiving recognition at major film festivals around the world. It is a showcase of essential contemporary cinema — titles that every viewer should have on their watchlist.

Special screenings

Exceptional films by exceptional filmmakers. This year’s edition will feature nine remarkable titles accompanied by meetings with the directors and creators behind the films.

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BellaTOFIFEST news

The Golden Angel Award For Artistic Insolence to be presented to Agata Kulesza

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.

“12 Monkeys” announced as the main theme of the 24th BellaTOFIFEST IFF! First films revealed straight from the world’s major festivals

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”.

Become a voluntary worker at the 24th edition the BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival

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.