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Enthusiastic reviews of "The Lure" in US
Córki Dancingu (The Lure) by Agnieszka Smoczyńska, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, is presented in American cinemas since early February. It has been reviewed very well by film critics from USA.
67th Berlinale. Agnieszka Holland's Pokot (Spoor) Wins Silver Bear!
At the closing ceremony of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, Pokot (Spoor) by Agnieszka Holland, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute received the Silver Bear - Alfred Bauer Prize - for a feature film that opens new perspectives.
"POKOT" - WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL
February 12 marked the world premiere of Agnieszka Holland's latest feature Pokot (Spoor) at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
WORLD PREMIERE OF "The Trial: The State of Russia vs. Oleg Sentsov" IN BERLIN
The 67th Berlin International Film Festival featured the world premiere of The Trial: The State of Russia vs. Oleg Sentsov, an Estonian-Polish documentary directed by Askold Kurov.
Kuba Czekaj awarded in Berlin
On February 14, Kuba Czekaj received the Baumi Script Development Award at the 67th Berlin IFF for the script to his feature film Sorry Polsko.
Polish Presence at 67th Berlin IFF
February 9 marks the launch of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. The festival lineip features several films co-financed by the Polish Film Institute and a number of events dedicated to Polish cinema.
CZECH CRITICS AWARDS FOR "I, OLGA HEPNAROVÁ"
This year's Czech Film Critics Awards were presented on January 28. I, Olga Hepnarová, the feature debut by Tomáš Weinreb and Petr Kazda, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, won a total of four out of nine awards.
"COMMUNION" WINS IN TRIESTE
Komunia (Communion), a documentary directed by Anna Zamecka and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, won the documentary film competition at the 28th Trieste International Film Festival.
"Afterimage" in Cinemas in Canada
Powidoki (Afterimage), a film directed by Andrzej Wajda and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute was released theatrically in Canada on February 1, 2017.
"United States of Love" in Cinemas in Romania
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 Romania on January 20.
2016: A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR POLISH DOCUMENTARIES
2016 was a great year for Polish documentaries. This success is owed largely to the universality of topics tackled by filmmakers, successful collaboration between directors and producers, a good network of international contacts, and excellent national film events dedicated to documentary films.
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.