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"The Lure" in Cinemas in Thailand
Córki Dancingu (The Lure), the feature debut by Agnieszka Smoczyńska, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Thailand on July 6, 2017.
French-Moroccan-Polish co-production is a wrap
The shooting in Poland has just wrapped for the documentary The Director’s Chair, Mostafa Derkaoui, directed by Sophie Delvallée and co-produced by Entertain Pictures.
"THE LAST FAMILY" NOMINATED FOR THE LUX PRIZE
Nominations for the European Parliament's Lux Prize were announced at the 52nd Karlovy Vary IFF. One of this year's ten nominees is Ostatnia Rodzina (The Last Family), a film directed by Jan P. Matuszyński and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
"Afterimage" in Cinemas in Spain
Powidoki (Afterimage), a film directed by Andrzej Wajda and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute was released theatrically in Spain on June 30, 2017.
"Marie Curie" in US Cinemas
Maria Skłodowska-Curie (Marie Curie. The Courage of Knowledge), a film directed by Marie Noëlle and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in the US on June 30.
Polish Films at 52nd Karlovy Vary IFF
June 30 marked the start of the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of the key film events in Eastern Europe. One of the films competing for this year's Crystal Globe award is Ptaki śpiewają w Kigali (Birds Are Singing in Kigali) by Joanna Kos-Krauze and Krzysztof Krauze. Other sections of the festival also feature Polish films in their line-up.
"Loving Vincent" and Maciej Pieprzyca Awarded at Shanghai IFF!
Twój Vincent (Loving Vincent) won the Award for Best Animation Film and Maciej Pieprzyca won the Award for Best Director (Jestem mordercą/I'm a Killer) at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival.
Warsaw Kids Film Forum - Registration for Observers
Registration for Observers – accredited participants of the Warsaw Kids Film Forum - is open until August 18th.
"Loving Vincent" Awarded at Annecy
Twój Vincent (Loving Vincent), a film co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, received the Audience Award at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film screened in Main Competition.
"Agnus Dei" in Cinemas in Austria
Niewinne (Agnus Dei/Les innocentes/The Innocents), a film directed by Anne Fontaine and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Austria on June 16, 2017.
"Afterimage" in Cinemas in Japan
Powidoki (Afterimage), a film directed by Andrzej Wajda and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute was released theatrically in Japan on June 10, 2017.
FOCUS ON POLAND AT EDINBURGH IFF
The 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival runs from June 21 through July 2. This year's edition features a special section dedicated to Polish cinema.
WINNERS OF THE 57TH KRAKOW FILM FESTIVAL
Winners of the 57th Krakow Film Festival were announced on June 3. The festival is co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
"MARIE CURIE" IN SPANISH CINEMAS
Maria Skłodowska-Curie (Marie Curie), a film directed by Marie Noëlle and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Spain on June 2.
"I AM A MURDERER" IN MAIN COMPETITION AT SHANGHAI IFF
Jestem mordercą (I Am a Murderer), a film directed by Maciej Pieprzyca and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, has been selected to screen in Main Competition at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival.
Cannes 2017 - Call of European Film Directors
During the 70th Cannes IFF the Federation of European Film Directors (Fédération Européenne des Réalisateurs de l’Audiovisuel) published the call of European Film Directors.
"Birds Are Singing in Kigali" in Main Competition at Karlovy Vary IFF
Ptaki śpiewają w Kigali (Birds Are Singing in Kigali) by Joanna Kos-Krauze and Krzysztof Krauze will screen in Main Competition at the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
TWO AWARDS FOR ALEKSANDRA TERPIŃSKA'S SHORT AT 70TH CANNES IFF
Aleksandra Terpińska's film Najpiękniejsze fajerwerki ever (The Best Fireworks Ever) received the Canal+ Award and Rail d'Or at the 70th Cannes IFF.
"FROST" PREMIERE AT 70TH CANNES IFF
May 23 marked the premiere of Frost, a film directed by Sharunas Bartas, at the 70th Cannes IFF.
Kuba Czekaj wins 11th edition of ScripTeast
ScripTeast Award Winner was announced during 70th Cannes IFF. The winner is “Sorry Poland” by Kuba Czekaj.
Memories from Cannes: Agnieszka Holland
Marcin Zawiśliński interviews director Agnieszka Holland for the special issue of biweekly Viva! Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.