Cannes-winning Polish drama featured in Filmhouse’s Jazz in Film festival.
The Embassy of Poland in Singapore has announced a series of screenings of the award-winning Polish film Cold War (Zimna Wojna) as part of Filmhouse Singapore’s Jazz in Film festival.
Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, Cold War is set in post-war Europe and follows the relationship between musician Wiktor and singer Zula as they navigate political divisions, personal ambitions and enduring love. According to the Embassy, the black-and-white film tells “a timeless story of love, longing, and freedom” through a soundtrack that blends jazz with traditional Polish folk music.
The Embassy said the film will be screened at Filmhouse Singapore on 4 July at 5:30 p.m., 17 July at 8:30 p.m., 21 July at 8:00 p.m., and 25 July at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through Filmhouse Singapore’s official website.
Released in 2018, Cold War received the Best Director Award at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and earned multiple international accolades. The film was also nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film; Best Director; and Best Cinematography, further cementing its recognition on the global stage.
The screenings form part of Filmhouse Singapore’s Jazz in Film festival, which showcases films that explore the influence of jazz and music in storytelling while bringing acclaimed international cinema to local audiences.
Source: The Embassy of Poland in Singapore
