Oscars 2027: Poland selects Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Ojczyzna”

Checked on 19 September 2026. AI-generated cover illustration; it reproduces neither a poster nor a scene from the film.

The Polish committee’s choice

The committee responsible for selecting Poland’s submission chose “Ojczyzna”, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski. According to Polskie Radio, the announcement was made on 18 September following consideration of seven productions. The film will represent Poland in the race for the 2027 international-feature Oscar.

Wprost’s synopsis describes a story about Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika, played by Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller, during a journey through post-war Germany.

National selection and nomination are different stages

The distinction matters: selection by a country does not mean nomination among the Oscar finalists. Describing the film as already “nominated for the 2027 Oscars” would go beyond the announcement of 18 September. The news concerns Poland’s choice and the start of this stage of the film’s international campaign.

What cinema audiences can watch for

The next useful information for anyone hoping to see the film will be confirmed programming: a cinema, festival, subtitled screening or release announced by a distributor. This article does not confirm availability on a streaming platform or a French release schedule.

Before booking, check the language of the screening and its subtitles. Searching with the original title and director’s name will help identify the correct film even if its commercial title differs between countries.