BellaTOFIFEST 2026 opening: ELETOR report

On Saturday, 27 June 2026, the opening gala of the 24th International BellaTOFIFEST Film Festival took place at CKK Jordanki in Toruń, accompanied by the presentation of the festival’s special awards.

It was an exceptional evening that officially launched another edition of one of the region’s most important film events. The gala brought together filmmakers, actors, cultural figures, festival partners and everyone for whom cinema is a space for meeting, emotion and conversations about the world.

Honorary awards for the 24th MFF BellaTOFIFEST were presented during the ceremony. The recipients included Agata Kulesza, Dorota Stalińska, Agata Turkot, Magdalena Czerwińska and Tomasz Schuchardt.

Magdalena Czerwińska received the Film Award of the Marshal of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship, named after Poli Negri. Agata Turkot was honoured with the Golden Angel for European Actress Bella Woman. Dorota Stalińska received the Golden Angel for Lady of Polish Cinema, celebrating the 50th anniversary of her creative career this year. The Golden Angels for Artistic Fearlessness went to Agata Kulesza and Tomasz Schuchardt.

The evening was not only celebratory, but also deeply moving. The recipients’ words expressed gratitude, reflections on the role of cinema, creative courage and the need to see the person beside us.

The gala was accompanied by the musical project "Beyond the Screen with Emilio Piano", and the evening concluded with a concert by Emilio Piano and his band, completing its unique atmosphere.

The 24th MFF BellaTOFIFEST runs until 3 July 2026.

Details, the programme and tickets are available at: http://www.tofifest.pl

Congratulations to all the award recipients and organisers on a wonderful festival opening. More days of cinematic excitement in Toruń lie ahead. 🎥✨

Photo: ELETOR / own materials

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