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LIGHTS, CAMERIMAGE, ACTION!
We take a look at what’s in store for Toruń’s famed festival of cinematography
P oland’s grand celebration of cinema, EnergaCAMERIMAGE, is back with a rich line-up of films, speakers, seminars and stands showcasing the latest production technologies. Once again the festival will take place in Toruń – one of the oldest cities in Poland and a jewel in its own right thanks to its proliferation of stunning Gothic architecture – but all eyes will be on the films (and the people who made) them from 15-22 November. This year’s main competition includes some of 2025’s biggest hitters to date, such as F1: The Movie , Sinners and A Complete Unknown , as well as hotly tipped upcoming releases like Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and Hamnet . There are also powerful documentaries from around the globe,
like Iron Winter , which follows a pair of friends attempting to keep 2000 horses alive during a harsh Mongolian winter, or Messengers , a poetic exploration of subterranean telescopes in Canada, Japan and Antarctica. Elsewhere on the programme, there are celebrations of debut directors and cinematographers, plus a Liz Garbus retrospective featuring What Happened, Miss Simone? and Becoming Cousteau . The event has been such a stalwart of the filmmaking calendar that it’s hard to imagine a time before it existed, but when it first launched in the nineties, it was quite radical in its vision. While most festivals honoured directors and actors, CAMERIMAGE wanted to celebrate the often unsung heroes, focusing a lens on the cinematographers and their craft.
It’s grown in the three decades since – into one of the world’s most respected film festivals, in fact – but it’s stayed true to its roots, serving as an homage to storytellers and fostering dialogue between veterans and emerging talent. It’s also evolved into a kind of hub for education, collaborating with institutions like the American Society of Cinematographers and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Supporting emerging filmmakers is at the heart of our mission,” sums up festival director Marek Żydowicz. “We understand that the future of cinematography relies on the passion and curiosity of the next generation. That’s why we offer multiple platforms specifically for young talents – from the Student Etudes Competition and Cinematographers’ Debut Competition
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