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"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.
Memories from Cannes: Krzysztof Zanussi
Marcin Zawiśliński interviews director Krzysztof Zanussi for the special issue of biweekly Viva! Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.
Memories from Cannes: Jerzy Skolimowski
Marcin Zawiśliński interviews director Jerzy Skolimowski for the special issue of biweekly Viva! Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.
Cannes 2017 - COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN Film Institutes from Poland and Lithuania
On 22 May, 2017 at the 70th Cannes IFF, representatives of the Polish Film Institute and the Lithuanian Film Centre signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation.
Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes IFF
17 May saw the start of the 70th International Film Festival in Cannes. The programme features events related to Polish cinema and films co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
Digitally Remastered "Man of Iron" Screening in Prestigious Cannes Classics
A digitally-remastered print of Andrzej Wajda's 1981 film Człowiek z żelaza (Man of Iron) was presented at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival in the prestigious Cannes Classics section.
Memories from Cannes: Małgorzata Szumowska
Marcin Zawiśliński interviews director Małgorzata Szumowska for the special issue of biweekly Viva! Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.
Dariusz Jabłoński re-elected as deputy head of EPC
Dariusz Jabłoński, head of the Polish Film Academy, has been re-elected as deputy head of the European Producers Club.
Krystyna Janda - Woman of Iron
Ola Salwa interviews actress Krystyna Janda for the special issue of biweekly Viva! Polish Cinema at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.
"Afterimage" in US Cinemas
Powidoki (Afterimage), a film directed by Andrzej Wajda and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute will be released theatrically in the US on May 19, 2017.
"Afterimage" in Cinemas in Bulgaria
Powidoki (Afterimage), a film directed by Andrzej Wajda and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute was released theatrically in Bulgaria on May 12, 2017.