Północ południe

Film and a discussion with Sebastian Pańczyk

Another screening as part of the new KINOMUZEUM series In Their Own Voice: New Polish Cinema.

Join us for a showcase of the most intriguing contemporary trends in Polish auteur cinema.  

The screenings take place in a directors on directors format, where filmmakers will lead a conversation with another director. 

Following the screening of Północ południe, we invite you to a conversation with the film’s director, Sebastian Pańczyk, moderated by Łukasz Ronduda.
A person in white lace, caught in the pouring rain
The film Północ południe is a unique artistic project that transcends the boundaries of traditional film forms, blending musical theater, music cinema, personal documentary, and visual metaphor.

The main character, narrator, and creator of this moving story is Quebonafide—a well-known artist who returns after a long absence to tell the story of his struggle with bipolar disorder (BD).

This is not a classic biography or a medical film. Północ południe is a deeply authentic and artistically bold journey through a landscape of emotions, thoughts, and inner extremes. Each musical track becomes a separate chapter of this story, and Kuba’s choreography, visuals, and monologues come together to form a poetic narrative of a divided consciousness.

The film portrays Quebo not only as an artist, but above all as a human being—with his strength, fragility, and courage. Alongside stylized scenes, there are intimate, documentary-style glimpses into his life and creative process, which add to the emotional depth of this story. The filmmakers do not shy away from difficult topics, but address them with sensitivity, subtlety, and understanding.

Północ południe sheds light on the reality of people living with BPD, breaking taboos and creating a space for conversation about mental health.

It is a film about disappearing and returning, about struggle and acceptance, about music as the language of inner truth. And about hope—that even in the greatest chaos, meaning can be found.

With my own voice. New Polish cinema

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