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The oldest film festival in Poland, the Krakow Film Festival has been an annual event in the city's calendar since as far back as 1961. Comprised of the Krakow Short Film Festival - one of Europe's oldest festivals dedicated to documentary, animation and other short film forms - and the international competition, the Krakow Film Festival ranks as one of the choicest celluloid celebrations in Europe, every year drawing legions of film fans to the city.
Aspiring directors compete for the coveted Golden Dragons, and dozens of glittering names have taken part in the festival over the years (Krzysztof Kieslowski, Werner Herzog, Pier Paulo Pasolini amongst others). 
2008 Festival
The 2008 edition of the Krakow Film Festival will take place from the 30th of May until the 5th of June, with the screenings taking place at Kijow Centrum, Kino Pod Baranami, Mikro Cinema, and Pauza.
2009 Festival
The 2009 edition of the Krakow Film Festival is set to kick off on from the 30th of May until the 5th of June. Special guest this year is U.S. director Paul Mazursky (An Unmarried Woman, Moscow on the Hudson, Yippee). Winner of the Dragon of Dragons award is star Polish animator Jerzy Kucia, who follows in the footsteps of Herzog and Timothy Quay. Once again, the lion's share of screenings will take place at Kijow Centrum, with back-up from Kino Pod Baranami and Mikro Cinema.
For a complete schedule of screenings, please see the festival's official website: www.kff.com.pl | | | |