WOMAN OF

Set against the landscape of the Polish transformation from communism to capitalism, WOMAN OF… spans 45 years of the life of Aniela Wesoły, who lives more than half of her adult life in a provincial Polish town as a man. Aniela’s journey to find personal liberty as a trans woman reveals hardships in marriage and […]

TOO OLD FOR FAIRY TALES 2

Your favourite gamer trio is back! This time, Waldek, Staszek and Delfina will spend an adventure-packed summer in the Tatra Mountains. During the trip, Waldek accidentally finds out that his father – the man he has heard so much about from his mum, the person who abandoned his family a long time ago – lives […]

“The Peasants” and “Doppelgänger. The Double” with Eagles

The creators of the films “The Peasants” and “Doppelgänger. The Double” received the Eagles – Polish Film Awards yesterday. Our last year’s premieres were awarded three statuettes, including the Audience Award (the winner was selected by voting by Internet users). Painting animation, directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman, received the Audience Award. The BreakThru Films […]

Get ready to be moved – ‘Woman of…’ unveils trailer

“Most moving as a perfect love story” – this is what one could read about the film “Woman of…” Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert could be read in reviews after the world premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival (The Film Verdict). It’s a tender story about the struggle for oneself, but also about the […]

“Our Folks: The Beginning” won the hearts of viewers! The film had over 220,000 admissions during its opening weekend.

The adventures of Kargul and Pawlak warmed the hearts of viewers again. A film with a star cast “Our Folks: The Beginning” attracted over 220,000 viewers to cinemas on its premiere weekend. The film “Our Folks: The Beginning” was watched by over 220,000 viewers during the premiere weekend. The invitation to the project by Artur […]

OUR FOLKS: THE BEGINNING

Pawlak and Kargul – the protagonists of the cult-favourite trilogy “Our Folks” („Sami swoi”) – had been neighbours in a village in Podolia before they ended up in the Recovered Territories. Even then, it was one explosive neighbourhood… “Our Folks: The Beginning” („Sami swoi. Początek”) is a colourful story of small spites and major milestones […]

Record-breaking “Kleks Academy” gets over 2 million admissions

Record admissions at pre-premiere screenings. A record-breaking opening weekend in Box Office. This time, “Kleks Academy” can boast itsef as  Polish film with the largest audience since 2020. Directed by Maciej Kawulski, the story about Professor Kleks’s extraordinary school has already got 2,048,776 admissions. Since the pandemic, no domestic production has managed to exceed this magical […]

BABY BOOM, OR EGG NOGG 5

Piotruś – together with his wife, mother-in-law and Leopold – moves to a new home: a historic manor house. And Marlenka decides to find a suitable ancestor for her family – one that will fit into the elegant residence… Agnieszka, in turn, is pursuing a career at the university, but right after defending her PHD, […]

“Too Old for Fairy Tales 2” – a sequel of the family hit in cinemas from March 15. See the teaser and poster of the film

The power of friendship, adventure and emotion. “Too Old for Fairy Tales 2” directed by Kristoffer Rus is a sequel of the family hit that delighted critics, attracted crowds to cinemas and triumphed on VOD. In cinemas from March 15. Maciej Karaś, Amelia Fijałkowska and Patryk Siemek will appear on the screen again. As in […]

“Kulej” wraps shooting

Shooting for the film “Kulej” (working title) directed by Xawery Żuławski has ended. This is a story about one of the greatest Polish boxers of all time and an outstanding athlete of the 20th century – Jerzy Kulej. The main roles in the film will be played by: Tomasz Włosok, Michalina Olszańska, Andrzej Chyra and […]

“Kleks Academy” with another record – this time after the opening weekend. The film has 840,000 admissions

“Kleks Academy”, directed by Maciej Kawulski, broke attendance records already during its pre-premiere screenings. This time it triumphs after the opening weekend. The film, which went into regular distribution on Friday, already got 840,000 admissions. This is the best result after the opening weekend among all films in Polish box office since 2020, i.e. since […]

KLEKS ACADEMY

“Kleks Academy” is a modernised version of the classic fairy tale by Jan Brzechwa, whose form and content are addressed to children but can also engage older viewers, who still remember the cult-classic version from the 1980s. The film depicts a seemingly ordinary girl, Ada Niezgódka, who finds her way into the eponymous Academy to […]

“Kleks Academy” charmed the audience. Record audience at pre-premiere screenings in the history of the Polish box office

Although “Kleks Academy” directed by Maciej Kawulski will not be released on a regular basis until January 5, it has already conquered cinemas. The film about the enchanted school of Professor Ambroży Kleks so far has 438,000 admissions. This is a record result for pre-premiere screenings in the history of the Polish box office. When […]

Sandra Drzymalska as Simona Kossak and Jakub Gierszał as her life partner. First stills from “Simona Kossak”

The shooting of the feature film “Simona Kossak” directed by Adrian Panek has wraped up. Sandra Drzymalska plays Simona Kossak – woman, who comes from a family of famous painters and has become a symbol of the extraordinary relationship between man and nature. Jakub Gierszał plays her long-time partner – Lech Wilczek. The cast also […]

THE PEASANTS

THE PEASANTS tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined  to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colourful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds […]

DOPPELGÄNGER. THE DOUBLE

“Doppelgänger. The Double” is another production of TVN Grupa Discovery. The film is scheduled to be released in 2023. The production has received funding from the Polish Film Institute. Jan Holoubek is one of the most acclaimed directors of the younger generation, his debut feature film “25 Years of Innocence. The Case of Tomek Komenda” […]

IN -LAWS 2

It is a funny and ironic story about a couple who has been married for 30 years, about the generation gaps in relationships, which still seem to be a taboo topic, and about whether it is a good idea to marry at all. Will the couple get married this time? Weronika and Łukasz – a […]

Jacek Borusiński as “Wróbel” (Sparrow) – first stills from the new NEXT FILM production

The shooting for “Wróbel” (Sparrow), a film with Jacek Borusiński in the lead role, has just finished in an area near Warsaw. The remaining cast includes Julia Chętnicka, Krzysztof Stroiński, Piotr Rogucki, Bartłomiej Kotschedoff and Maria Maj. “Wróbel” is a bitter-sweet, funny and unpretentious story about learning to accept changes. The screenwriter and director is […]

“Our Folks: The Beginning” („Sami swoi. Początek”) – see first photos from the film

Adam Bobik and Karol Dziuba will star as Kazimierz Pawlak and Władysław Kargul in the comedy “Our Folks: The Beginning” („Sami swoi. Początek”). The prequel to the cult-favourite trilogy, exploring the origins of the dispute between the legendary characters, is directed by Artur Żmijewski. We present you with the first photos. The remaining cast includes […]

SKOŁOWANI

Maks is a die-hard womaniser and a notorious liar. When Anna, an attractive young woman, mistakes him for a handicapped person, Maks does not correct her mistake, hoping she’ll be another easy catch. However, Anna has something else in mind – she introduces him to her older sister, Julia, who is confined to a wheelchair […]

“Johnny” wins 4 Eagles – Polish Film Awards

“Johnny”, directed by Daniel Jaroszek, produced and distributed by NEXT FILM, was a huge success not only in cinemas (almost a million tickets sold), but also at the Eagles – Polish Film Awards gala. The film won in 4 categories. Dawid Ogrodnik for the role of priest Jan Kaczkowski won Best Actor. Maria Pakulnis was […]

The Ikea Generation

Piotr Czarny is a charming lawyer of thirty-something. He is constantly in pursuit of adrenaline, women and parties. His goal is to fill the list of lovers with names starting with each letter of the alphabet. His plan is put to the test, when his colleague from work, Olga – the only person he is […]

Na twoim miejscu

Kaśka and Krzysiek – a young, attractive married couple with a lovely little boy and an apartment in a beautiful area. It seems they should be happy, and yet… they are on the brink of divorce. They spend all their days the same way – constantly bickering. Until the morning when they have to work […]

“The highlight to celebrate the last 30 years”. “Phenomenon” – a unique documentary about the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) and Jurek Owsiak is hitting the cinemas this January

3 January 2023 will mark the 30th anniversary of the first Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. “Phenomenon” will hit the screens on 20 January to celebrate this occasion – it will be the first cinematic documentary about Jurek Owsiak and the history of the Orchestra. The film was produced by Dominika […]

DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS

When a spiteful coworker sabotages her deliveries, a courier and a helpful customer must race to return Christmas presents to their intended recipients.

“Na twoim miejscu” – see the teaser

“Na twoim miejscu” – a comedy about a married couple who wanted to change their life but not THEIR BODIES will hit the cinemas on 6 January 2023.   Everybody has probably wished at least once in their life to trade bodies with the other sex… The characters of “If I Were You” have been […]

APOKAWIXA

Sometimes a hangover is not the worst thing that can happen to you… Apokawixa is the story of a group of high school graduates who – tired of successive lockdowns – decide to organise a ‘party of a lifetime’ at the seaside. Despite alarmingly high concentrations of blue-green algae in the Baltic Sea and cases […]

JOHNNY

“Johnny” is a true story that inspires and touches people’s hearts. It is told from the perspective of father Jan Kaczkowski’s protégé – Patryk Galewski, a boy with a difficult start in life. Patryk breaks into a house in a small town. He is sentenced to community service at the hospice in Puck, where he […]

JOHNNY. THE STORY OF FATHER JAN KACZKOWSKI

JOHNNY. THE STORY OF FATHER JAN KACZKOWSKI MACIEJ KRASZEWSKI AGORA PUBLISHING HOUSE AVAILABLE FROM 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 A riveting and moving tale of the meeting of two guys from completely different worlds that saves the life of one of them. The true story of the friendship of father Jan Kaczkowski, an unconventional, charismatic priest, and […]

BreakThru Films is auctioning two original paintings from the film “Loving Vincent” to aid Ukrainian refugee children in Poland

BreakThru Films, producers of the Oscar Nominated “Loving Vincent”, are supporting Ukrainian refugees by auctioning selected original oil paintings from the 2017 movie, which brought the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to animated life. Fans of “Loving Vincent” will have a chance to buy portraits of Douglas Booth and Eleanor Tomlinson. The auction will open […]

A friendship that can change one’s life – “Johnny” in cinemas from the 23rd of September. See the teaser and the poster

“Johnny” is a heart-tugging film based on a true story about how everyone deserves a second chance. When Patryk is given a chance by father Jan Kaczkowski, he does not suspect that this opportunity will completely transform his life. The main roles will be played by Dawid Ogrodnik and Piotr Trojan. These two actors will […]

The shooting of the “Kleks Academy” will start soon

Although the shooting of the “Kleks Academy” directed by Maciej Kawulski will start in the summer, the project already evokes positive emotions. Today, we will reveal to you a few facts about the film and present the actors playing the main roles! Ambroży Kleks will be played by Tomasz Kot and Ada Niezgódka – by […]

F_CKING BORNHOLM

A group of friends are taking their kids to a traditional long weekend getaway on the Danish island of Bornholm, just like they did for many years. An incident between the children will spark a new crisis in their relationship. Each couple seems happy, but are they really? Maybe they’re just keeping up appearances?

“Too Old For Fairy Tales”- a record-breaking family film opening

Waldek, his crazy aunt and his overprotective mother stole the hearts of the audience. The opening weekend of Kristoffer Rus’ “Too Big for Fairy Tales” (“Za duży na bajki”) brought a record-breaking result for the Polish family cinema. #ChildrenHavePower “Too Old for Fairy Tales” was well received by audiences and critics – acclaimed as a […]

Jan Holoubek starts shooting his next feature film!

The shooting of a new film directed by Jan Holoubek (“25 Years of Innocence. The Case of Tomek Komenda”) begins, with a star-studded international cast. “Doppelgänger. Sobowtór” is another production of TVN Grupa Discovery. The film is announced to be released in 2023. The production has received funding from the Polish Film Institute.   Jan […]

TOO OLD OLD FOR FAIRY TALES

A spoiled ten-year-old boy, Waldek (Maciej Karaś) wants to join the largest European video game tournament. It seems that the illness of his mum (Karolina Gruszka) and his eccentric aunt (Dorota Kolak) will prevent him from fulfilling his dream, but, unexpectedly, it is because of this that the boy will gain something more valuable than […]

“8 Things You Don’t Know About Men” – a premiere with stars, the film arrives in theaters on January 28

The official premiere of the film “8 Things You Don’t Know About Men” (“8 rzeczy, których nie wiecie o facetach”) directed by Sylwester Jakimow took place in Warsaw. Alicja Bachleda Curuś, Mikołaj Roznerski, Maciej Zakościelny, Piotr Głowacki and Katarzyna Skrzynecka, among others, attended the event. The film will be released nationwide on January 28.  What […]

EGGNOG 4

The love of Agnieszka and Marcin flourishes, just like the feeling between Kasia and professor Wolański. Grandma Solska dreams only about the wedding of her only grandson… But the happiness of the young Zawada boy is interrupted by his old lover, Bożenka. Wolańska decides to completely change her life and disappears in mysterious circumstances. The […]

8 THINGS

Five years older, but not exactly wiser, the guys are up to their antics once more! The power of friendship, a few emotional moments and crazy adventures of the characters beloved by the viewers. What happened in the lives of our characters? What happened after the “happy ever after”? In the sequel to the comedy […]

See the poster of “Eggnog 4” and meet the new characters

– I want the audience to fall in love with Marlenka’s mother – says Dorota Stalińska, who stars as a new character of “Kogel Mogel [Eggnog]” and creates an unforgettable duo with Katarzyna Skrzynecka. Other actors we will see on the screen include, among others, Marian Opania and Karol Strasburger. “Koniec świata czyli Kogel Mogel […]

“Johnny” – Dawid Ogrodnik and Piotr Trojan in the first pictures from the film about father Jan Kaczkowski

The filming of “Johnny” by Daniel Jaroszek has just ended. The film tells the story of father Jan Kaczkowski, the founder of an in-home hospice in Puck, an extremely popular priest, vlogger and author, who was breaking all stereotypes. The main characters from the film are played by Dawid Ogrodnik and Piotr Trojan. Other actors […]

AUTUMN GIRL

Warsaw, the 1960s. Millions of Poles sit in front of their black-and-white TV screens. Suddenly, someone appears and draws their attention. It is Kalina Jędrusik (Maria Dębska) – a phenomenal actress and singer who brings colour into this grey, dreary reality. She shines with her grace and sex appeal, leaving men electrified and women outraged. […]

“Black Sheep” trailer already avaliable

Making decisions that can turn our world upside down is not easy. However, you can’t avoid maturity and responsibility forever. The characters from “Black Sheep”, a bitter-sweet comedy, have to face some serious dilemmas. The members of the Gruz family are at the turning point of their lives… Will every character find their own path […]

“Fucking Bornholm” – first photos from the film set

The film by Anna Kazejak titled “Fucking Bornholm” is being shot at the moment. The film’s main actors are Agnieszka Grochowska, Maciej Stuhr, Jaśmina Polak and Grzegorz Damięcki. Magnus Krepper will make a guest appearance. The project is going to be presented in the prestigious New Horizons’ Polish Days Goes to Cannes programme at the […]

“Dial W For Murder” with a A-list stars coming to cinemas in June! See the poster

“Dial W for Murder” (dir. Piotr Mularuk) is a brilliant crime comedy with an investigation story in the style of Agatha Christie. In cinemas since 18 June. The cast includes, among others: Anna Smołowik, Paweł Domagała, Piotr Adamczyk, Rafał Królikowski, Dorota Segda, Szymon Bobrowski, Przemysław Bluszcz, Olga Sarzyńska and Jowita Budnik. Today, we present you […]

IN-LAWS

Is the wedding party a sure-fire disaster if the wedding is cancelled? Certainly. And what a disaster it is! Everything sets the two families apart – their background, status, wealth and taste. Initially, the parents of the groom (Maja Ostaszewska and Marcin Dorociński) and the bride (Izabela Kuna and Adam Woronowicz) are simply shocked. What […]

BLACK SHEEP

Magda (Magdalena Popławska) and Arek (Arkadiusz Jakubik) have been successfully married for 25 years, and they take care of a sick grandfather (Włodzimierz Press). They live with their son (Kamil Szeptycki), who has been in a long relationship with his girlfriend – Asia (Agata Różycka). It seems everything is fine – a typical family. But […]

THE ELFKINS

The Sweetest Film of the Year For more than 200 years, the Elfkins have been living under ground, hiding from the upper world and avoiding any interaction with the “ungrateful and mean” human beings. But one day, the vivid Elfkin girl Helvi cannot bear the lack of space and individual fulfillment any longer. Together with […]

DIAL W FOR MURDER

“Dial M for Murder” is a gripping Agatha Christie style crime story and a comedy of manners in one. Magda, who has long abandoned her career for the benefit of her family, lives in the Garden City of Podkowa Leśna near Warsaw. One evening, she accidentally discovers the body of a murdered woman in the […]

About Us

Production and distribution company established in 2012 as part of Helios Group, a member of Agora S.A. – one of the biggest media groups in Poland. Next Film is especially focused on production, co-production and distribution of Polish films addressed to a wide audience. From 2017 Next Film expanded its profile to original fiction productions.Films […]

Best NEXT FILM music available on streaming platforms

BEST FILM MUSIC BY NEXT FILM AVAILABLE ON STREAMING PLATFORMS! From jazz through rock to rap. Tearjerkers and rhythms that will compel you to dance. The “NEXT FILM – The Best Of” list of film music is available on streaming platforms. The playlist features immensely popular and awarded artists: Michele Morrone, Muniek Staszczyk, Ania Karwan, […]

OVERCLOCKERS

Karol, a talented and entrepreneurial 25-year-old, works part-time for his family business and runs his own promising company. When his father, an aviation instructor, dies in an accident, Karol has to take over the responsibility of taking care of his home and his mother. With his two best friends, he makes a very risky bet […]

TRIPLE TROUBLE

When the crown jewel of the collection – “The Beach in Pourville” by Claude Monet –disappears from the National Museum in Poznań and Julka’s aunt is falsely accused of the theft, the kids must find the painting and reveal the identity of the true thief. The perfect duo starts investigating, but Felka, a crazy 12-year-old, appears there too, […]

‘Loving Vincent’ team drops teaser for new movie ‘The Peasants’. New Europe picks up world sales rights.

BreakThru Films, the animation studio behind the Oscar® nominated ‘Loving Vincent’ and Oscar® winning ‘Peter & The Wolf’ has commenced principal photography on their new film ‘The Peasants’ based upon the Nobel Prize-winning novel by Wladyslaw Reymont. The film will be directed by Oscar® nominated director Dorota Kobiela and will be produced in the same painting […]

SUPERSISTERS

Teenage Ala does not fit into the provincial world around her. She constantly rebels and acts out against her father, a physics teacher at the local school. When Ala accidentally discovers that she has superpowers and meets her sister Lena, whom she didn’t know existed, her life turns upside down – literally. The trail of […]

365 DAYS

This is not just another romantic comedy, but a story about lust and desires. Massimo Torricelli, a young and handsome boss of Sicilian Mafia family has no other option but to take over after his father has been assassinated. Laura Biel is a sales director in a luxurious hotel. She has a successful career, but […]

HOW I BECAME A GANGSTER. TRUE STORY

There are only two persons who are very important in the life of the hero – his closest friend and beloved woman, and the world of his interests is ruled by violence. The action begins in the 1970s, when the young hero knows that adrenaline tastes more than milk powder. And in time, he also […]

Kowalczyk, Szroeder, Włosok, Siwiec, Woronowicz, Frycz, Chabior in the unique session for the film “How I Became a Gangster. True Story”!

Do you miss the analogue years of the 1990s? Do polyamide raincoats, “short hair in the front and long hair in the back” hairstyle and smart cameras with flash bring tears in your eyes? Today, thanks to the upcoming release of “How I Became a Gangster. True Story” (on 3rd January), directed by Maciej Kawulski, […]

KULT. FILM

“Kult. Film” contains unique and unpublished materials from the life of the legendary band Kult and Kazik Staszewski himself. A true, exciting and long-awaited production about people without whom the Polish music scene could not exist. The camera accompanied the musicians during their concert tour and in their everyday life, showing the phenomenon of the […]

THE COLDEST GAME

The film’s set, a unique scenery of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, will witness a meeting of world-famous film stars and award-winning Polish filmmakers. Among them: Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Sinner, Lost Highway, Sleepless in Seattle), Lotte Verbeek (Nothing Personal, Outlander, The Borgias), Corey Johnson (Captain Phillips, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Mummy), […]

ICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ

Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz is based on the life of pianist Meczysław Kosz, who died tragically at the age of 29. As a child Mietek loses his sight. His mother places him in the care of the nuns in Laski. At the centre for the blind the boy discovers that music may be his way […]

PIŁSUDSKI

This could not have worked! It’s year 1901, Józef Piłsudski “Ziuk” (Borys Szyc), after a daring escape from a mental asylum, again leads the Polish independence underground movement. Uncompromising on the battlefield, in his private life tormented by passions, he is torn between the two women of his life – his wife (Magdalena Boczarska) and […]

NA BANK SIĘ UDA

Three elderly gentlemen rob a bank. Perfectly prepared, armed to the teeth, and with masks covering their faces, they enter the bank under camera surveillance and break into the safe vault underground. When the police arrive at the crime scene, they’re surprised to discover that nothing is missing. Or is it? Thus cross the paths […]

DOLCE FINE GIORNATA

The story is set in provincial Italy, in the Etruscan town of Volterra. Maria (Krystyna Janda), a Polish poet, Nobel Prize winner and moral authority, has been living there for years. The world of the protagonists turns upside down when they receive shocking news about a terrorist attack in Rome. Maria’s intransigence and her disregard […]

THEIR LUCKY STARS

Their Lucky Stars is a charming summer-holiday-vibe story of love that appears in unexpected circumstances. The peaceful and organized life of Robert (Piotr Adamczyk), a symphony orchestra musician and single dad to a ten-year-old boy, Filip (Maks Balcerowski), takes a sudden turn when Marta (Roma Gąsiorowska), a charming and energetic popular fitness star runs into it. […]