The cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne, is a paradise for film enthusiasts. The city’s diverse cinemas offer something for everyone. If you are craving Polish cinema while far from home, you are in luck. We have compiled a list of the top 5 places to watch Polish films in Melbourne. This list includes renowned cultural hubs and independent theaters, each with its own unique programs and events. Here you can not only enjoy masterpieces of Polish cinema, but also visit exhibitions, relax in the café, or host your own event.
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- Palace Cinema Como
- ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
- Cinema Nova
- Classic Cinema
- Lido Cinemas
Palace Cinema Como
Palace Cinema Como is one of the places movie fans in Melbourne gather to watch mainstream, international, and art-house films. Located in South Yarra, this cinema is part of the Palace Cinemas and boasts an elegant Art Deco interior. Besides watching movies, you can enjoy a premium bar and café. The cinema hosts numerous international festivals and promotes Polish films. The annual Polish film festival showcases the best of new Polish cinema, including comedies, dramas, and thrillers, all with English subtitles. There is a stylish bar inside the cinema with a great selection of various assortments of wines, cocktails, coffee, different kinds of snacks, desserts, and light meals, which you can take with you to the hall. The Palace Cinema Como contains special VIP-halls with an upgraded level of service. Watching movies is comfortable with leather seats and drinks and food service brought directly to the hall. Being a part of the Como Centre, the cinema is easily accessible by public transport. The South Yarra train station and several tram lines nearby. If you prefer to drive, there is plenty of street and secure parking available.
Address: Toorak Rd &, Chapel St, South Yarra
ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
This cinema and multimedia art center is based in the heart of Melbourne at Federation Square. It presents temporary and rental shows, educational programs, workshops, and festivals. The central display is its permanent 'The Story of the Moving Image', which is dedicated to the history of film, television, and other methods of the moving image through interactive displays. ACMI is an exhibition space for Australian and international artists, filmmakers, and other creative arts practitioners. It offers spaces to show, galleries, and staff accommodation at the time of various manifestations, for example, 'Melbourne International Film Festival' and 'The Next Wave Festival'. Polish movies and works by Polish directors are often presented. The center hosts a wide variety of programs that consist of lectures, book and movie launches, symposiums, and author or director meets. ACMI also includes a store where one can visit and purchase books, memorabilia, as well as unique items that tell tales of the craft of motion pictures. It also hosts a cafe where one can step in and taste some of its delicious foods and beverages.
Address: Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
Cinema Nova
The independent cinema is found on Lygon Street in Carlton. It ranks as one of the most famous independent cinemas in the city. Cinema Nova started in 1992 and had only four screens, but at the moment, it has a total of 16 screens. The cinema shows a range of films such as art houses, independent, and international films, but it has a keen interest in the screening of Polish cinema. It is well-known for screening foreign films and participating in international film festivals. Cinema Nova also showcases films by outstanding Polish directors, such as Jerzy Skolimowski. For example, his latest film, ‘EO’, has received accolades at international film festivals. The cinema shows a range of films such as art houses, independent, and international films, but it has a keen interest in the screening of Polish cinema. It is a great place for cinephiles who want to delve deeper into the art of filmmaking and its creators. On top of that, the cinema regularly screens cult classics and themed movie sessions.
Address: 380 Lygon St, Carlton
Classic Cinema is a historic cinema located in Elsternwick. This eminent cultural institution makes it possible for people to have the opportunity to view films from all over the world, and Hollywood as well. The theater has been in operation since 1911 and has been part of the community for over a hundred years. The cinema hosts international film festivals, allowing movie lovers to watch films from other countries, including Poland. Classic Cinema also organizes cultural events and special showings. During the summer, it features an open-air rooftop cinema, providing a unique movie-watching experience. Here, you can settle in with a drink, snack, or light repast comfortably at your option before or after the screening. In this place, you can also have your exhibition or any other event. Classic Cinema rents out halls for private screenings, corporate events, and parties. It is a great opportunity to meet with the entire Polish community!
Address: 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick
Lido Cinemas
Lido Cinemas is located in the Hawthorn area and specializes in art-house and independent films, making it the perfect choice for those seeking quality cinema. The Lido are ultra-modern and have eight different screens. The Lido Cinemas are ultra-modern and have eight different screens. Lido Cinemas are really onto something quite exceptional. The cinema hall screens international and independent films. Some of the film festivals conducted in this cinema are the Jewish International Film Festival and Children’s International Film Festival, with a range of films directed by directors from Poland to give the crowd a feel of Polish cinema. The cinema also hosts live jazz performances and comedy shows, making it a great place to visit anytime. Visitors can enjoy drinks at the bar before or after the screenings and choose from a diverse menu of snacks.
Address: 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
