Polish films festival kicks off
The Polish Film Festival WISLA 2017 has opened in Landmark Cinema, Baku. The festival, which kicks off in Baku for the second time, provides an opportunity to plunge into the unique atmosphere of the Polish cinema, Trend Life reported.
The history of Polish cinema is almost as long as history of cinematography, and it has universal achievements. A number of Polish filmmakers have influenced the development of the world cinema. In this regard, the works of Polish filmmakers has always aroused interest and attracted the attention of the audience.
Polish Ambassador to Baku Marek Calka, addressing the event, said that a very interesting film will be presented to the guests on the opening day.
The diplomat stressed that the film will arouse a great interest among the audience.
The floor was also given to the festival's director Malgorzata Skulsky, who welcomed the guests of the event in the Azerbaijani language.
In her speech, Skulsky stressed that the Polish Film Festival WISLA was founded ten years ago. The first time it was held in Moscow, Russia.
"The festival is held in the Azerbaijani capital for the second time. I'm glad that the festival is of great interest here,” she said, adding that the films included in the festival program cover different genres.
The festival started with the screening of spy thriller "Jack Strong" (2014). "Jack Strong" is a Polish political thriller film directed by Władysław Pasikowski. The film is based on the true story of Ryszard Kukliński, a Polish Army colonel who spied for the American Central Intelligence Agency during the height of the Cold War.
The festival that will run until April 27 will screen six movies, including "Jack Strong", "Gods", "Sexmission", "Closed System" and "The High Frontier". The films will be demonstrated every day in Landmark cinema at 19.00.
In 2017, Polish film festival will also be held in Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Serbia and Georgia.
The festival program traditionally includes the best feature films, documentaries, as well as the works by students and graduates of the leading Polish film schools.