14th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival

FESTIVAL GUESTS: Radosław Piwowarski – film director FILMS:Ciemna strona Wenus / Dark Side of Venus, Radosław Piwowarski, 1997100 lat w kinie / A Hundred Years in the Cinema, Paweł Łoziński, 1996Kiler / Kiler Juliusz, Machulski, 1997Panna Nikt / Miss Nobody, Andrzej Wajda, 1996Sztos / Sting, Olaf Lubaszenko, 1997Pułpka / The Trap Pułapka, Adek Drabiński, 1997

Each new edition of the Festival is kicked off by a small yet essential masterpiece — the official poster! A first glimpse into the energy, creativity, and spirit of what’s to come. We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s design, created by Ann Arbor–based graphic designer Susana Castro-Pollard. We hope it catches your eye — and sparks…

FESTIVAL GUEST:Zbigniew Rybczyński (film director and producer) FILMS:Anioł w Krakowie / An Angel in Cracow, Artur Więcek, 2002Ściana gipsowa / Drywall,  Krzysztof Galus, 2003Eden / Eden, Andrzej Czeczot, 2002Tajne taśmy SB / Secret Films of the Security Service, Zbigniew Rybczyński, 2001Supplement / Suplement, Krzysztof Zanussi, 2002

FESTIVAL GUESTS:Juliusz Machulski – director FILMS:Piękne i bogate życie Bronka Pekosińskiego / Beautiful Life of Bronek Pekosiński, dir. Grzegorz Królikiewicz, 1993Kolejność Uczuć / Sequence of Feelings, dir. Radosław Piwowarski, 1992Szwadron / Squadron, dir. Juliusz Machulski, 1993Białe małżeństwo / White Marriage, dir. Magdalena Łazarkiewicz, 1992

FESTIVAL GUEST:Łukasz Nowak – director FILM COMPETITION WINNERS:Łukasz Nowak (Best Debut)Łukasz Śródka (Best Documentary) FEATURE FILMS:Wołyń / Volhynia, dir. Wojciech Smarzowski, drama, 2016, 150 min.Sztuka kochania / The Art of Loving, dir. Maria SadowskaPo prostu przyjaźń / Simply Friendship, dir. Filip Zylber, comedy 2017, 136 min.Powidoki / Afterimage, dir. Andrzej WajdaZa niebieskimi drzwiami / Behind…

The Polish School of Poster Art is internationally recognized as one of the influential forces in 20th century graphic art. This presentation, by visiting Professor Jarek Bujny from the University of Warmia and Mazury, will show and provide background for the works of this School’s most important designers. There will be particular emphasis on movie posters in…