The Arena of Life

The Arena of Life 1979

1

The last performance of the Grand Circus in the 1978 season. The camera meticulously captures important details, gestures, situations and emotions on the faces of circus artists.

1979

ABC Book

ABC Book 1976

7.50

A staged cinematic parable, it presents in symbolic images a painful diagnosis of Poles' sense of identity in the 1970s.

1976

Archeologia

Archeologia 1968

6.10

A documentary short showing archaeologists working.

1968

Przygoda Stasia

Przygoda Stasia 1970

1

The action takes place in the Polish countryside in the second half of the 19th century. The main character is a few months old Staś, son of the blacksmith Józef and Małgorzata, from whose perspective we see the conflict of his parents with the local organist.

1970

Kamizelka

Kamizelka 1971

1

Anna tries to prevent her husband suffering from tuberculosis.

1971

Foreman on a Farm

Foreman on a Farm 1978

6.50

Film about the story of a miner who decides to change his life by migrating to the countryside with his wife and childrens. (FILMAFFINITY)

1978

Working Women

Working Women 1978

5.20

Stylized with dramatic interiors and a distorted frame rate, this early documentary miniature from Szulkin depicts six sequences of solitary, repetitious labor.

1978

Skiing Scenes With Franz Klammer

Skiing Scenes With Franz Klammer 1980

1

A 'creative documentary' about an Austrian skier who was known during the 70s. Examined from a biographical / visual standpoint.

1980

Czarne słońca

Czarne słońca 1992

1

Multiple recidivist Tadeusz Wilk out of jail thanks to an amnesty. He has no idea where to go and what to do with themselves. Post lays down back behind bars.Wolf meets Celine and tells the woman that she is his mother. Mysterious, strangely behaving stranger arouses more and more anxious new parents

1992

Frost Is Coming

Frost Is Coming 1973

1

A poetic impression about the work of the Polish graphic artist and set designer Daniel Mróz.

1973

A Few Stories About a Man

A Few Stories About a Man 1983

7.70

The film is a portrait of Jerzy Orłowski, an armless graphic artist. Impressionistic scenes present the protagonist in various situations: when he has to deal with everyday chores, when he jumps into water, skis and draws. Even the simplest activity requires struggle, resilience and outstanding fitness from him. Many takes are in slow motion, contemplating the smallest detail, which the director is so skilfully able to bring out.

1983

Street Art

Street Art 1957

6.00

A short news reel documentary about poster art.

1957

Zmyślone

Zmyślone 1971

1.00

A psychological drama taking place in the picturesque scenery of the sea coast, in a closed circle of four people: the lighthouse keeper, his wife and a young student couple in love with each other. Young people bring to the peaceful home not only the symptoms of exuberant joy in life, but also a different way of thinking and looking at the world.

1971

Ewa + Ewa

Ewa + Ewa 1971

1

A story about two girls who meet during the holidays, get to know each other well and become inseparable friends.

1971

Abakany

Abakany 1970

1

Kazimierz Mucha's film is dedicated to a famous Polish contemporary artist - Magdalena Abakanowicz. She talks about her work and personal life. In addition, the viewer has an insight into the artist's work.

1970