New trailer for Jan Holoubek's "Dziki Dziki Wschód" released, with Polish cinema release on 8 January 2027

A new trailer has been released for "Dziki Dziki Wschód", directed by Jan Holoubek. According to WP Film, it is a dark thriller set during the Second World War. It will open in Polish cinemas on 8 January 2027.

What the film is about

The story is set in the winter of 1943 in a small town in eastern Poland. Residents' lives are upended when a mysterious official arrives from Berlin. Paranoia grows in the town, rumours circulate about missing gold, and the characters face choices with their lives at stake.

The screenplay was written by Aleksandra Takuska. According to Rzeczpospolita, it was written more than a decade ago. Holoubek was interested in it even then, but finding a producer and funding took many years. The film follows the series "Heweliusz", which the director made earlier.

Cast and festival screenings

The cast includes Robert Więckiewicz, Joanna Kulig and Janusz Chabior. Rzeczpospolita also names Itay Tiran.

In September 2026 the film was shown at an international festival in Toronto. It also competed for awards at the Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia. According to Rzeczpospolita, the first foreign reviewers in Toronto described it as a mix of film noir and western.

What this means for you

The sources only mention a release in Polish cinemas. We found no information on a UK release date or screenings for audiences in the UK. It is worth following cinema listings and film festivals with Polish programmes.