This season, our film series dives into the fascinating world of politics on the big screen.
Description
Politics—it sparks imaginations, solves problems… only to create new ones just moments later. It’s fiery, scandalous, and sometimes downright corrupt, but like it or not, there’s no escaping it. Most of us take part in it too, casting our votes locally, nationally, and even across Europe.
Politics seeps into everyday life for just about everyone. That’s why it’s such rich material for filmmakers and screenwriters. And cinema has delivered! Think biopics of famous politicians, tales of elections and campaign drama, explosive scandals like Watergate, political fiction thrillers, or stirring stories of social movements like Solidarność.
This spring, we’re rolling out a selection of the most compelling, thought-provoking, and unforgettable films from the world of political cinema. Buckle up—it’s going to be a gripping ride through power, protest, and the politics of storytelling!
April 2025
April 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Frost/Nixon, dir. Ron Howard | 122 min | 2008
Based on real events, this gripping political drama by genre master Ron Howard pits disgraced U.S. President Richard Nixon against British journalist David Frost in a high-stakes game of televised truth or dare. A smart, tense showdown you don’t want to miss!
April 9, 2025, 7:00 PM
No Other Land, dir. Basel Adra & Rachel Szor | 95 min | 2024
Fresh off its Oscar win, this powerful documentary tells the story of the Palestinian community in Masafer Yatta and their tireless fight to stay on their ancestral land. Heartbreaking, eye-opening, and unforgettable.
April 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
The Ides of March, dir. George Clooney | 98 min | 2011
Welcome to the brutal backstage of politics: scandals, corruption, and cutthroat deals galore. Clooney’s slick political thriller exposes the dark art of staying in power—where idealism goes to die and nothing is quite what it seems.
April 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
Selma, dir. Ava DuVernay | 127 min | 2014
David Oyelowo delivers a powerful performance as Martin Luther King Jr. in this moving retelling of the iconic 1965 civil rights march in Alabama. Peaceful protest, courage, and history in the making.
April 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
Vice, dir. Adam McKay | 122 min | 2018
Hold onto your moral compass—this satirical biopic dives deep into the shadowy rise of Dick Cheney. Power-hungry, unapologetic, and wildly entertaining, the film stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell. Politics has never been this jaw-dropping.
Details
When: every Wednesday, 7.00 p.m
Where: Workshops of Culture in Lublin, Grodzka 5a – auditorium, 2nd floor
Admission free
Accessibility
Original audio. Polish subtitles.
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