Cold War

Set against the backdrop of post-war Europe, this film tells the passionate yet tumultuous love story of a mismatched couple, Wiktor and Zula, who are drawn together by music but torn apart by politics and personal differences. The narrative spans several years and countries, capturing the emotional and political complexities of the era. The film stars Joanna Kulig and Tomasz Kot, whose performances bring depth to their characters’ intense relationship. Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, it won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.