Iga Lis Nominated for Polish Film Award, Krystyna Janda to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor
The Polish Film Academy is gearing up for the Orły Film Awards, the country’s equivalent of the Oscars, with nominations announced and a lifetime achievement award set to be presented. The gala, which honors outstanding achievements in Polish cinema, is scheduled to capture place soon, and Iga Lis is in the running for a major award.
On March 5, 2026, it was announced that Krystyna Janda will receive the award for Lifetime Achievement. This prestigious recognition celebrates one of Poland’s most esteemed actors, acknowledging her significant contributions to the nation’s film industry. Remarkably, despite multiple nominations over nearly three decades, this will be Janda’s first Orły award.
Iga Lis has been nominated in the Discovery of the Year category for her work in the film “Bałtyk.” The nomination comes as a surprise to some, as Lis generally keeps a low profile and rarely attends industry events. The rising star’s appearance at a pre-awards event on March 5th certainly turned heads, as she showcased a chic black ensemble.
The pre-awards gathering, held five days before the main ceremony, drew considerable attention from the media and film community. Lis, the daughter of Kinga Rusin and Tomasz Lis, was a focal point, posing with her nomination for photographers. The event likewise served as an opportunity for nominees to connect before the awards present.
The Orły Awards have been recognizing excellence in Polish film for almost three decades, and the upcoming gala promises to be a celebration of the country’s vibrant cinematic landscape. The Polish Film Academy will present the coveted statuettes to the year’s most deserving filmmakers, and artists. This year’s awards add to a growing wave of recognition for Polish cinema on the international stage.
