The 2025 Warsaw Korean Film Festival is set to captivate Polish audiences with an extensive showcase of Korean cinema, running for nine consecutive days from Saturday, October 11, through Sunday, October 19, 2025. The festival will be held at Kino Muranów in Warsaw, offering movie enthusiasts an immersive journey through the rich landscape of contemporary Korean filmmaking.
The carefully curated program promises to highlight the remarkable diversity of Korean cinema, featuring an eclectic mix of genres that span gripping psychological thrillers, emotionally resonant dramas, and lighthearted comedies. Festival organizers have designed the event to provide international audiences with a comprehensive understanding of Korea's dynamic film industry and its distinctive storytelling traditions.
The festival's screening schedule offers multiple daily showings throughout the nine-day event. Opening day festivities on October 11 will feature two compelling films: "Harbin" (114 minutes) at 5:00 PM, followed by "Virus" (98 minutes) at 7:30 PM. Sunday, October 12, continues with "A Normal Family" (106 minutes) at 5:00 PM and the action-comedy "Midnight Runners" (109 minutes) at 7:30 PM.
Mid-week programming from October 13-16 maintains an engaging pace with evening screenings. Monday features the horror-comedy "Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary" (90 minutes) at 6:00 PM and the romantic drama "Hear Me: Our Summer" (109 minutes) at 8:00 PM. Tuesday's lineup includes "Dream Palace" (112 minutes) followed by the critically acclaimed spy thriller "The Spy Gone North" (137 minutes).
The festival's programming extends through the weekend with varied screening times to accommodate different audiences. Friday, October 17, presents a double feature with "The Shameless" (118 minutes) at 6:00 PM and "Lobby" (106 minutes) at 8:30 PM. Saturday's expanded schedule includes three screenings: "Little Forest" (103 minutes) at 3:30 PM, "Nothing Serious" (95 minutes) at 6:00 PM, and "The Snitch" (123 minutes) at 8:00 PM.
The festival concludes on Sunday, October 19, with two special presentations. "Hi-Five" (120 minutes) will screen at 5:00 PM, followed by the closing film "House of the Seasons" (121 minutes) at 7:30 PM, which will feature a special guest visit (GV) component, providing audiences with additional insights into the film's production and cultural significance.
Among the festival's notable selections are several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions that have gained international recognition. "1987: When the Day Comes" (129 minutes), scheduled for October 16 at 6:00 PM, represents Korea's historical drama tradition, while films like "About Family" (107 minutes) and "The Old Woman With the Knife" (122 minutes) showcase contemporary Korean storytelling approaches.
Tickets for all festival screenings are currently available for purchase through the official Kino Muranów website, allowing film enthusiasts to secure their seats for this celebration of Korean cinematic artistry. The festival represents a significant cultural exchange opportunity, bringing Polish audiences closer to Korean culture through the universal language of cinema and highlighting the growing international appeal of Korean entertainment content.
