My Week with Maisy European Premiere
Directed by Mika Simmons
When conservative retiree Mrs Foster begins chemotherapy she’s thrown together in the treatment room with Maisy, a whirlwind inquisitive child aspiring to be a lesbian. As treatment progresses the pair’s fortuitous bond offers healing and newfound hope in unexpected places.
UK 18m

Young Hot Bloods London Premiere
Directed by Jade Ang-Jackman
An unassuming seamstress is confronted by an undercover policeman seeking to track down members of the Suffragette movement. An action-packed slice of history delivered with an uppercut to the gut.
UK 10m

Feast of Fire UK Premiere
Directed by Kinga Dębska
“A visually stunning, funny feel good movie that tugs on the emotions in all the right places!” CPIFF’s standards are so high we only selected 2 feature films this year and this is one of them! 20-year-old Nastka was born with cerebral palsy. As a result, her world primarily consists of a window in her room through which she can see the street and every day observe passers-by, neighbours or her beloved Mateusz.

Her sister Åucja is a dancer in the national ballet, deadly ambitious and career-focused. However, she suffers a severe injury soon after she gets the leading role. She blames Nastka for that. Åucja strives to hide the issue by stuffing herself with medicines. However, the consequences are seen in her premiere performance.

Nastka is nursed by Poldek, the girl’s father, alone. Although he loves his daughters and does his utmost, he has never confronted the mourning of his wife.

A driving force for changes in the family life comes from an extravagant neighbour. Thanks to her, Nastka manages to pass her baccalaureate exam, Poldek casts out the demons of the past and finds a friendly soul in the neighbour.

After healing the injury and following the family reunion, Åucja takes to street ballet dancing instead of returning to the stage. Only after she has quit her dream of dancing in the leading role does she actually have a chance to achieve it.
Poland 99m