It would seem that after years of fighting paravans and loud music from portable speakers on Polish beaches there would yet be a comparative calm. Unfortunately, nothing more wrong. Here he comes. summer 2025, and along with it a new, highly annoying trend that already drives tourists crazy looking for a minute of remainder on the Baltic. We are talking about “private beach cinemas” that turn the coast into a fair show at night.
Imagine the perfect evening: the sound of waves, the setting sun, the cold sand under your feet. Suddenly, this magical atmosphere breaks the sharp, flickering light and the roaring sound of movie dialogues. A fewer meters away, a group of beachers set up portable projector and on a makeshift screen from a screen or sheet watches the latest blockbuster. This phenomenon, which is getting stronger, becomes a real nightmare for those who value the natural beauty and tranquility of the coastal landscape. Experts inform that it is more than just temporary fashion – it is simply a symbol of a deeper problem of deficiency of respect for the common space.
What is simply a “beach cinema” and why is it so controversial?
A fresh trend called ‘beach cinema’ or ‘private screenings under the cloud’ involves the usage of increasingly cheaper and more accessible portable projectors. These devices, powered by built-in batteries, let for multi-hour screenings of films or series anywhere. Unfortunately, beachmakers increasingly choose public beaches for their cinema rooms, completely ignoring the needs of another holidaymakers.
Several factors are the main origin of the conflict. First of all, light pollution. The intense light emitted by the projector effectively destroys the atmosphere of evening relaxation, preventing you from admiring the sunset or the stars. alternatively of natural beauty, we get a flickering screen that distracts and irritates. Secondly, noise. Although any effort to usage headphones, very frequently the screenings take place in larger groups, and the sound is played with speakers. Even quiet dialogues in the quiet surroundings of the beach carry a long distance, disturbing peace. There is besides sound generated by viewers themselves – laughter, comments and loud conversations.
Finally, it is simply a form of Public space aneccation. The group with the projector creates an invisible barrier around it, excluding a large condition of the beach from usage for others. This behaviour is perceived by many as highly selfish, putting their own amusement beyond the good and comfort of the full beach community.
Louder than speakers, worse than screens? Experts comment
The problem of ‘paravaning’, i.e. collecting immense areas of the beach, has so far seemed to be the top of the beach's alone. However, according to experts, "private cinemas" is simply a much more invasive phenomenon. Dr. Janusz Wróbel, sociologist specialising in social behaviour, believes it is another phase in the evolution of deficiency of empathy in public space.
"Parawan was a physical barrier, but quiet. The Bluetooth talker was a sound barrier. The projector combines the worst features of both phenomena – is aggressive audiovisual barrier“ Dr. Sparrow explains. “This demonstration of 'my needs are more crucial than yours' attitude. In an age of omnipresent technology and pursuit of individualism, we forget that the beach is simply a common good. This trend shows how easy technology, which is expected to facilitate life, can become a tool to spoil it for others." The expert emphasizes that as long as the screen could be avoided, and from loud music to leave, so much intrusive, flickering light in the dark is virtually impossible to ignore and spoils the evening for everyone in sight.
What are the legal consequences? Can you get a ticket?
Although in Polish law we will not find a recipe that explicitly prohibits the usage of projector on the beach, this does not mean full impunity. specified conduct may be classified as a violation of public policy. The key is here. Article 51 Code of Offencewho talks about disturbing peace and order.
A individual who, in this case by generating sound and sharp light in a public place intended for recreation, disturbs peace can be fined. Intervention may take the call to the patrol site Police or city guard. The amount of the mandate may be up to 500 PLN. It is worth remembering that night silence, which usually applies from 10:00 to 6:00, is simply a period of peculiar protection, but it is not allowed to disturb peace during the day and evening.
What to do in specified a situation? It is best to start with a quiet, assertive request to turn the sound down or turn off the projector. If this does not work, and the behaviour is clearly burdensome, we have all right to call on the appropriate services, citing disorderly conduct.
How culturally do you spend time on the beach? Golden rules for 2025
To make the vacation on the Baltic a success for everyone, just remember a fewer simple principles of empathy and individual culture. alternatively of contributing to a new, annoying trend, it is worth cultivating good practices:
- Respect peace and quiet: If you want to perceive to music or watch a movie, Always usage headphones. The sound you enjoy can be an unbearable sound to others.
- Take care of common space: Don't defender a lot more ground than you actually need. Remember, the beach is not your private property.
- Keep natural beauty: A beach night is the perfect time to admire nature. alternatively of staring at the screen, look at the stars, perceive to the waves, enjoy the moment.
- Leave order to yourself: That's the absolute basis. Take all the trash, cans and packages with you.
In summary, the fresh trend of “beach cinema” is simply a serious threat to the culture of recreation on the Polish sea. It is up to us all to let technology and selfishness destruct the magical atmosphere of the Baltic. Let us remember that Our freedom ends where the freedom of another man begins – especially on a crowded summertime beach.
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