Film Music Festival Kraków - FMF International Gala

Experience the magic of film music at Film Music Festival Kraków’s International Gala, a celebration of the most captivating soundtracks of recent years. This unforgettable evening brings together world-class talent for a program brimming with emotion and innovation. Under the baton of renowned conductor Diego Navarro, the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra and the Polish Radio Choir will deliver breathtaking performances of scores from film, television, and games. The gala will spotlight the extraordinary sounds of two-time Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla, the visionary composer behind the critically acclaimed game and TV series *The Last of Us*. Witness Santaolalla himself take the stage, performing poignant solo pieces from *The Last of Us* and the Academy Award-winning *Brokeback Mountain*, alongside a song from *The Book of Life* and *The Motorcycle Diaries*. Prepare to be transported by specially arranged works from distinguished Polish composers Paweł Lucewicz (winner of the FMF Polish Soundtrack of the Year 2023 for *Ludzie i bogowie*) and Bartosz Chajdecki (winner of the FMF Polish Soundtrack of the Year 2018 for *Jesień*). Video game enthusiasts will revel in Brunon Lubas’ electrifying synth compositions from *The Invincible*, inspired by Stanislaw Lem’s iconic novel, and will be moved by Frederikke Hoffmeier’s evocative music from the Danish-Polish-Swedish drama *The Girl with the Needle*. The evening culminates in a prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing the brilliance of the FMF Polish Soundtrack of the Year 2024 and the rising stars of the FMF Young Talent Award 2025 with an excerpt from the documentary *I Am: Celine Dion*. Don't miss this extraordinary evening honoring the power and artistry of film music!