Wojciech Has’ adaptation of Jan Potocki’s novel became a 1960s countercultural favourite, championed by the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, who saw its winding narrative as a cinematic trip, as well as Luis Buñuel, David Lynch, and Martin Scorsese.

Organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London and supported by the Polish Film Institute, the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival is an annual showcase of Poland’s vibrant cinema, featuring both contemporary works and timeless classics. Now in its 23rd year, Kinoteka runs from 6 March – 25 April 2025, offering a diverse lineup of new features, documentaries, and a special retrospective on the films of Wojciech Has. Explore their programme for exclusive events and screenings across eight UK cities as part of Kinoteka On Tour.
The Saragossa Manuscript
Sunday 9th March 2.15pm
Under the Volcano
Thursday 13th March 6pm
Use the film links underneath to find out more info and to book tickets.
For more details, visit: https://kinoteka.org.uk/
Wojciech Has’ adaptation of Jan Potocki’s novel became a 1960s countercultural favourite, championed by the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, who saw its winding narrative as a cinematic trip, as well as Luis Buñuel, David Lynch, and Martin Scorsese.
A Ukrainian family spends the last day of their vacation in Tenerife, Spain. When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine strands them on the island, they must contend with isolation, fear, and each other. Part of the KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival 2025.
Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!