Opening gala of the 23. edition of BellaTOFIFEST

📍 Toruń | CKK Jordanki | 28 JUNE 2025 | 19:00

We were honoured to attend the ceremonial opening gala of the 23. International Film Festival BellaTOFIFEST at the organisers’ invitation.

For the second year running, ELETOR is a partner of this exceptional event — a festival that refuses to compromise and consistently champions authenticity, independence and artistic courage.

🔹 The gala was opened by:

• Piotr Całbecki – Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

• Paweł Gulewski - Mayor of Toruń

🎶 The evening was rounded off with an emotional concert by Marek Dyjak & Kasia Moś.

🌟 THEME: “LEON”

Luca Besson’s iconic 1994 film was the central inspiration for this year’s edition. The story of a professional with a human heart, which moved audiences around the world, reflects the festival’s spirit — showing what is unexpected, moving and breaks the mould.

🎥 As part of the “Besson’s Big Six” programme:

Léon: The Professional, Subway, The Big Blue, Nikita, The Fifth Element, Joan of Arc

🏆 THE FESTIVAL’S MOST IMPORTANT AWARDS:

✨ GOLDEN ANGEL FOR THE LADY OF POLISH CINEMA – Elżbieta Starostecka

✨ POLA NEGRI AWARD – Jan Englert

✨ GOLDEN ANGEL BELLA WOMAN – Eliza Rycembel

🤝 A NEW CHAPTER IN THE FESTIVAL’S HISTORY

After 18 years of cooperation, the Bella brand (TZMO Group) became the official title sponsor. This proves that lasting and responsible relationships between business and culture are possible and valuable.

🎙 Kafka Jaworska, Festival Director:

“This is a festival without red carpets and a barrage of camera flashes. Instead of pomp: independence, authenticity and the creative chaos of artistic minds. A festival that opens up horizons — not only for the chosen few.”

💡 For us at ELETOR, taking part in BellaTOFIFEST is about more than partnership. It is a shared mission to create a space where technology and culture inspire one another.

We are delighted to be part of this event for the second year running.

📸 Below, we’re sharing photos from the gala.

🎟 Full programme: https://tofifest.mojfestiwal.pl/

🌐 Festival website: https://www.tofifest.pl/pl/

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