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A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN POLISH CINEMA
Record box-office results, new successes by accomplished filmmakers, widely acclaimed debuts, great documentaries, and an increase in international sales of Polish films; these are the traits of Polish cinema in 2016.
"Agnus Dei" in Cinemas in Finland
Niewinne (Agnus Dei/Les innocentes), a film directed by Anne Fontaine and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, will be released theatrically in Finland on January 20, 2017.
"THE LURE" IN US CINEMAS THIS FEBRUARY
Córki Dancingu (The Lure), the feature debut by Agnieszka Smoczyńska, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in the US in early February 2017.
"United States of Love" in Hungarian Cinemas
Zjednoczone Stany Miłości (United States of Love), a film directed by Tomasz Wasilewski and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Hungary on December 29.
"THE ERLPRINCE" IN GENERATION SECTION AT 67TH BERLIN IFF
Kuba Czekaj's Królewicz Olch (The Erlprince), a film co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, has been selected for screening in the Generation 14plus section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Over 215 thousand viewers watched "Behind The Blue Door"
Over 215 thousand viewers watched Za niebieskimi drzwiami (Behind The Blue Door) - film for young viewers co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
"Agnus Dei" in Cinemas in Spain and Norway
Niewinne (Agnus Dei/Les innocentes), a film directed by Anne Fontaine and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Spain and Norway in December 2016.
SUCCESS OF NEW SCHEME FOR CHILDREN'S FILMS
In 2016, the Polish Film Institute launched a new expert committee and allocated a separate budget for films for young and family audiences.
Call for submissions: New Horizons International Competition
The 17th edition of the T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival will take place in Wrocław, from 3rd to 13th August 2017. The New Horizons International Competition — a platform where artistic cinema that extend the boundaries set by conventional filmmakers is presented — remains the core element of the festival.
Agnieszka Holland's Pokot (Spoor) Premieres In Main Competition At 67th Berlinale
Pokot (Spoor), the latest film by director Agnieszka Holland, will have its world premiere at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, screening in Main Competition.
Zofia Wichłacz Selected as European Shooting Star 2017
Zofia Wichłacz is one of ten European actors selected as the 2017 Shooting Stars. The actress was nominated for the title by the Polish Film Institute.
Radosław Ochnio and "Body/Ciało" Win European Film Awards 2016!
December 10, 2016 marked the 29th European Film Awards ceremony in Wrocław. The award for European Sound Designer 2016 went to Radosław Ochnio. The People's Choice Award went to Body/Ciało (Body).
Filmförderungsanstalt is the new partner of the Polish-German Film Fund
On 9 December 2016, representatives of the institutions participating in the Polish-German Film Fund: Magdalena Sroka (PFI); Peter Dinges (FFA); Kirsten Niehuus (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) and Claas Danielsen (MDM), signed an agreement on cooperation within the framework of the Polish-German Film Fund.
POLISH SHORT FILMS AT 2017 SUNDANCE FF
Three Polish short films will screen at the upcoming edition of the Sundance festival. The event runs from January 19 through January 29, 2017.
Polish Film Institute Supports Minority Co-Productions
Earlier this year, the Polish Film Institute launched a new envelope for minority co-productions. A special fund was formed and a separate assessment committee established.
"United States of Love" in Cinemas in Denmark
Zjednoczone Stany Miłości (United States of Love), a film directed by Tomasz Wasilewski and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in Denmark on December 8.
Excellent Reviews of "United States of Love" in UK
Zjednoczone Stany Miłości (United States of Love), a film directed by Tomasz Wasilewski and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in UK on November 18. On that occasion in the UK media appeared a lot of new and enthusiastic reviews.
Polish Films Awarded at IDFA 2016
Polish films co-financed by the Polish Film Institute Kiedy ten wiatr ustanie (When Will This Wind Stop) by Aniela Gabryel and Więzi (Close Ties) by Zofia Kowalewska received awards at International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).
"United States of Love" in Cinemas in UK
Zjednoczone Stany Miłości (United States of Love), a film directed by Tomasz Wasilewski and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, was released theatrically in UK on November 18.
Radosław Ochnio Wins European Film Award!
On December 10, Radosław Ochnio will receive the award for European Sound Designer 2016 for his work on Jerzy Skolimowski's 11 minut (11 Minutes), a film co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
"United States of Love" Win Brasilia IFF
Zjednoczone Stany Miłości (United States of Love), a film directed by Tomasz Wasilewski and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute received Grand Prix for the Best Film at the 5th Brasilia IFF.