Stowarzyszenie Teatralne „Gardzienice”

Stowarzyszenie Teatralne „Gardzienice” 1982

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The film focuses on the activities of a theater group founded in 1976, currently known as the Center for Theater Practice – Gardzienice Theater Association. Under the direction of Włodzimierz Staniewski, the group bases its artistic productions on folk culture traditions, and its audience and participants are rural residents. The authors of the film show the forms of the group's work – training sessions, "processions," performances, the group members' contacts with the village at so-called gatherings, and the reception of their activities among the rural population.

1982

Them

Them 2007

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Presented at the 12th Documenta in Kassel, Them is a recording of a social experiment performed by the artist. Żmijewski organised a workshop to which he invited four groups representing divergent ideological mindsets: members of nationalist Młodzież Wszechpolska (All-Polish Youth), women strongly attached to the Catholic Church, young Polish Jews and leftist organisation activists.

2007

Play

Play 1979

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A recording of a fabric play proposed to children in Łódź by visual artist Wiesław Karolak. The simple titular play encourages everyone to jump, run, climb, and explore the possibilities of the fabric.

1979

Shimmering

Shimmering 2023

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The Dreamer, whose body and mind become torn apart by the expanding, light-absorbing celestial body, proceeds to break down its daily routine while reminiscing and contemplating the purpose of living its life, scarred by unremembrance.

2023

Tardigrada

Tardigrada 1968

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Tardigrades—tiny creatures just one millimeter in size—exhibit extraordinary adaptability.

1968

Pictures from the World of Moulds

Pictures from the World of Moulds 1960

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Using Aspergillus niger mold, we observe culture breeding and the formation of spores. Microscope images show the structure and method of mold reproduction, the properties of which are used in the production of citric acid.

1960

The Secrets of Life

The Secrets of Life 1960

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In this documentary, the director proves that movement is one of the most important manifestations of life. The film reveals what is imperceptible to the naked eye, starting with the movement of single cells or cells themselves, and ending with the movements of unicellular protozoa.

1960

People from the Cellar

People from the Cellar 1969

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A jazz-infused introduction into the milieu and musical environment of Andrzej Kurylewicz’s Piwnica Artystyczna club. With appearances by artists Wanda Warska, Włodzimierz Nahorny, Barbara Brylska, Stanisław Tym and Jean Chavrain – a representative of the Estates General of the French Cinema.

1969

Spring Scherzo

Spring Scherzo 1960

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In spring, angels from heaven, equipped with bows and arrows, descend to the park to shoot the lovers. The devil is irritated with this love confusion. He does not expect that he will also be hit by Cupid's arrow.

1960

The Falls of Icarus

The Falls of Icarus 1970

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Two separate tales about Icarus who unfortunately loses his miraculous ability to create music without the need of instruments

1970

Together Forever

Together Forever 2023

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In the fourth largest city in Poland, in the center of the city lives young people who have only themselves. Nobody helps them because nobody wants to help them.

2023

Until the End of the Day

Until the End of the Day 1976

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A cinematic impression of a landscape, depicting a corner of Poland enclosed by the forks of the Biebrza and Narew rivers, which, as they merge, create wide wetlands and marshes. The landscape of this natural enclave retained its pristine character at the time Anna Górny's film was being made. The author portrays a world untouched by 20th-century civilization, experiencing its last days before the reclamation works were set to begin.

1976

I Could Have Been Human

I Could Have Been Human 2001

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In the industrial region of Silesia, homeless men and women collect inferior coal to make a meagre living.

2001

Pracujemy pod wodą

Pracujemy pod wodą 1951

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The film takes a look at a diving school and shows what the divers do.

1951