Category Archives: Polish Cinema

A film review: “The Garden of Earthly Delights” [2004 Poland, UK]

Polish auteur Lech Majewski created a triptych (in film) by drawing inspiration from some of the well known medieval masterworks. The first – what he considers to be the ‘left panel’, is based on the fifteenth century Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch’s own … Continue reading

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A modern Divine Comedy: “Onirica” [2014 Poland, Italy, Sweden]

Perhaps, one could’ve introduced director Lech Majewski here through one of his better known works, but his latest film, “Onirica” [Eng. Title: Field of Dogs] is nevertheless every bit as sumptuous as his renowned works, showcasing all the traits that … Continue reading

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Lifting spirits shatteringly: “The Mighty Angel” [2014 Poland]

Wojciech Smarzowski is one of the important directors working in Poland today, and his latest feature, “Pod Mocnym Aniolem” [Eng. Title: The Mighty Angel] is also among the grittiest and bleakest that he’s ever made. The film tackles the subject … Continue reading

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Being second is no fun: “Nic smiesznego” [1995 Poland]

Marek Koterski’s drama “Nic smiesznego” [Eng. Title: Nothing Funny] is a droll observation of an unhappy film director’s life and fortunes. His professional and personal failure – largely of his own making, is illustrated through various comedic episodes with a … Continue reading

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A brief review: “Nieulotne” [2013 Poland, Spain]

Jacek Borcuch’s spaced out romantic drama, “Nieulotne” [Eng. Title: Lasting], a Polish-Spanish co-production, is about two young people meeting and falling in love, and having their relationship tested during a crisis. Michal (Jakub Gierszal) and Karina (Magdalena Berus), two Polish … Continue reading

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