Polish Film Festival in Houston


PolStage Productions has brought to Houston the 2nd Annual Polish Film Festival Nine feature films and one documentary film have been presented during four days of the festival. All films screened were in Polish with English subtitles. Two film directors Maciej Dejczer and Radoslaw Piwowarski appeared in person to introduce their films.

                          Radoslaw Piwowarski   Radoslaw Piwowarski


Piano and violin mini-recital of Polish classical music have opened each evening of the festival. The collection of Polish film posters has been displayed at the Angelika Film Center during the festival. Anya Tish Gallery located at 1740 Sunset Blvd. in Houston, cosponsor of the Festival has hosted an Exhibition of Polish Painting, featuring selected works by Henryk Musialowicz, Michal Herman and Janusz Chodorowicz (October 23 - November 16, 1998).

The festival has sparked an interest among the cinema enthusiasts of the Houston's multicultural community. We are proud to present the art of polish filmmaking to Houston, an art form, which has a rich tradition in modern Polish culture.

For information call Polstage Productions 281-565-1507, or Anya Tish Gallery 713-524-2299, or E-mail wojcie@onramp.net

Screening Program

          Tuesday - November 3rd 1998, 7p.m.
Champagne and cheese reception for the sponsors and guests of the 2nd Annual Polish Film Festival in Houston. Anya Tish Gallery, 1740 Sunset Blvd, Houston.

          Wednesday - November 4th 1998
Mini-recital of Polish classical music, Monika Piszczelok - violin, Alina Klimaszewska - piano.

"Everything May Happen", (Wszystko moze sie przytrafic) , documentary,
Production: Poland, 1994, Director Marcel Lozinski. First Prize and Catholic Jury Award in Oberhausen, 1995; FIPRESCI Award, Cracow 1995, First Prize and Kodak Award in Bornholm, 1995.

" Brute", (Bandyta), Production: Poland, France, Germany, 1997. Director Maciej Dejczer. Award, Polish Film Festival, Gdynia 1997.

                          Kadr z filmu 'Bandyta'

          Thursday - November 5th 1998
Mini-recital of Polish classical music, Monika Piszczelok - violin, Alina Klimaszewska - piano.

"Yesterday" Production: Poland 1984, Director Radoslaw Piwowarski. FIPRESCI Award, Venice International Film Festival, 1985.

                    Kadr z filmu 'Yesterday'

"Street Boys-Poznan '56", (Poznan 56), Production: Poland 1996. Director Filip Bajon. Special Award, Gdynia 1997.

          Friday-November 6th 1998
Piano mini-recital of Polish classical music, Dariusz Pawlas.

"March Caresses", (Marcowe migdaly), Production: Poland 1989. Director Radoslaw Piwowarski. Grand Prix Lagow 1990.

                                                    Kadr z filmu 'Marcowe migdaly'

"The Promised Land", (Ziemia obiecana), Production: Poland 1975. Director Andrzej Wajda. Academy Award Nomination, Foreign Film 1976; Golden Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival, 1975; Gold Medal, Moscow International Film Festival, 1975; Grand Prix, Villadolid Film Festival, 1976. Andrzej Wajda - Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award, Venice International Film Festival, 1998.

"The Promised Land", (Ziemia Obiecana), Production: Poland 1975. Director Andrzej Wajda.

"The Home Annals", (Kroniki domowe), Production: Poland 1997. Director Leszek Wosiewicz

          Saturday-November 7th 1998
Piano mini-recital of Polish classical music, Adam Golka.

"300 Miles to Heaven", (300 mil do nieba), Production: Poland, Denmark, France 1989. Director Maciej Dejczer.

                          Kadr z filmu '300 mil do nieba'

"Safe Heaven", (U Pana Boga za piecem), Production: Poland 1998. Director Jacek Bromski

"My Mother's Lovers" with Krystyna Janda, Production: Poland 1985. Director Radoslaw Piwowarski

"Safe Heaven", (U Pana Boga za piecem), Production Poland 1998. Director Jacek Bromski

"Deborah", (Debora), Production: Poland 1995. Director Ryszard Brylski.

                          Kadr z filmu 'Debora'