- “Ida” (2013): This critically acclaimed Polish drama, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, explores the post-World War II era and follows a young woman named Anna who discovers her true identity while staying in a convent near Katowice.
- “Katyn” (2007): Directed by Andrzej Wajda, this historical drama depicts the 1940 Katyn Massacre, where thousands of Polish officers and intellectuals were executed by the Soviet Union. While most of the film takes place in Moscow, some scenes were shot in Katowice.
- “Wojna Polsko-Ruska” (2009): This Polish dark comedy, directed by Xawery Żuławski, revolves around the surreal and chaotic lives of several individuals from Poland and Russia. The film features various locations throughout Katowice.
- “Estranged” (2015): Directed by Adam Levins, this psychological thriller follows a young woman who returns to her family home in Katowice after a tragic accident. The film uses the city’s setting to create a disorienting and eerie atmosphere.
- “Cicha noc” (2017): Set during Christmas Eve, this Polish drama, directed by Piotr Domalewski, tells the story of a dysfunctional family gathering in a small Silesian town near Katowice. The film showcases the local traditions and landscapes.
- “Smoleńsk” (2016): This Polish drama, directed by Antoni Krauze, focuses on the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash in Smolensk, Russia. While the majority of the film takes place elsewhere, Katowice is featured as the departure point for the ill-fated flight.
- “Supermarket” (1974): Despite not being explicitly set in Katowice, this iconic Polish comedy directed by Janusz Kondratiuk was partly filmed in the city. It follows the adventures of a group of eccentric characters working in a supermarket.
- “The Art of Loving. Story of Michalina Wisłocka” (2017): While the story primarily takes place in Warsaw, this Polish biographical drama, directed by Maria Sadowska, includes scenes shot in Katowice. It chronicles the life of Michalina Wisłocka, a renowned sexologist.
- “Hydrozagadka” (1971): Although not directly set in Katowice, this cult Polish comedy-musical, directed by Andrzej Kondratiuk, features several scenes filmed in the city. The film follows a group of young people on a surreal adventure involving environmental issues.
- “Karbala” (2015): This Polish war drama, directed by Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, tells the story of a group of Polish soldiers facing overwhelming odds during the Iraq War in 2004. Some scenes were shot in and around Katowice, adding to the film’s authenticity.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Katowice
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