Poland is a beautiful country, rich in history and culture, with great food, nightlife, a thriving restaurant scene, emerging fashion labels, and a natural landscape that provides for breathtaking sights and adventures. However, when looking for inspiration for your upcoming trip in film or television, admittedly you’ll be hard pressed to find modern content in English. That said, there is lots of great material to ignite your excitement, from war films and harrowing tales of heroism, to a darker depiction of the modern day youth. While this list does try to focus on English content, there are some popular Polish-language films to give you inspiration and provide diversity in content. 

Find Oscar winning films focusing on World War II and the Holocaust that will undoubtedly produce a list of places you’ll want to see when visiting, as well as providing historical context to your trip. Suggestions also include fantasy content, whether they feature Poland scenery in the backdrop or they originated in Poland - in English for easy enjoyment. 

Without further ado, here is a list of film and television series that will undoubtedly shed a new light on this Eastern European country, inspiring you to visit and providing you with a list of things to see and do.