From shoshw@u.washington.edu Mon Oct 25 09:18:54 1999 Received: from jason03.u.washington.edu (root@jason03.u.washington.edu [140.142.77.10]) by lists.u.washington.edu (8.9.3+UW99.09/8.9.3+UW99.09) with ESMTP id JAA42214; Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:18:45 -0700 Received: from homer30.u.washington.edu (shoshw@homer30.u.washington.edu [140.142.77.8]) by jason03.u.washington.edu (8.9.3+UW99.09/8.9.3+UW99.09) with ESMTP id JAA19978; Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:18:41 -0700 Received: from localhost (shoshw@localhost) by homer30.u.washington.edu (8.9.3+UW99.09/8.9.3+UW99.09) with ESMTP id JAA85316; Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:18:38 -0700 Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:18:36 -0700 (PDT) From: "S. Westen" To: slavgrad@u.washington.edu, slavungrad@u.washington.edu, reecas-nw@u.washington.edu, slavic-uw@u.washington.edu Subject: More about Polish Film Festival Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Michal Friedrich www.polishhome.org www.scn.org/civic/seagdyn THE SEATTLE POLISH FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES DIRECTOR KRZYSZTOF ZANUSSI ON OPENING NIGHT Revered Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi commands opening night honors at the 8th ANNUAL SEATTLE POLISH FILM FESTIVAL in Seattle on Friday, November 5, 1999. The evening is a double feature of exquisite filmmaking, presenting two of Zanussis most recent cinematic endeavors, THE SINGING SOUL (1997) and THE LAST CIRCLE (1997). Zanussi, who is one of Polands most highly respected contemporary directors, will attend the Festival for the presentation of his films. Running through November 14th at the Broadway Performance Hall, THE SEATTLE POLISH FILM FESTIVAL boasts a record of 23 films to treat Seattle-ites this year. Many have been selected in an effort to showcase Polands leading female directors. Highlights of the Festivals focus on women include Wanda Jakubowskas classic THE LAST STAGE (1947), Marta Meszaross DAUGHTERS OF LUCK (1999), and LIKE A DRUG (1999), the latest extraordinary film directed by Barbara Sass, who will be in Seattle to attend the presentation of her film (11/9-8:00 p.m., 11/10-8:00 p.m.). THE SEATTLE POLISH FILM FESTIVAL began in 1992. Since its inception, this unique and ever growing Festival has hosted renowned filmmakers such as Agnieszka Holland (EUROPA, EUROPA; SECRET GARDEN), Radoslaw Piwowarski (SEQUENCE OF FEELINGS), and actress Katarzyna Figura. The full 1999 line-up is as follows: THE SINGING SOUL (Dusza spiewa) Director: Krzysztof Zanussi (11/5-7:30 p.m. &11/6-6:00 p.m.) A mesmerizing story that follows the daily adventures of an eccentric opera singer. THE LAST CIRCLE (Ostatni krag) Director: Krzysztof Zanussi (11/5-7:30 p.m. & 11/6-6:00 p.m.) An aging ballet master learns that the show must go on, even if it means he must dance with his estranged former wife. LIFE OF A MAN (Tydzien z zycia mezczyzny) Director: Jerzy Stuhr (11/6-4:00 p.m.) A hilarious black comedy about a man who goes from a life of prosperity to utter shambles in the span of one week. Directed by Kieslowskis former assistant. KILLER TIMES TWO (Kilerow dwoch) Director: Juliusz Machulski (11/6-8:15 p.m. & 11/7-6:00 p.m.) The comedic follow up to KILLER, which screened at the 1997 Seattle Polish Film Festival. The vendetta continues... THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS (Krzyzacy) Director: Aleksander Ford (11/7-3:00 p.m. & 11/14-3:00 p.m.) This must see 1960 family classic depicts the Polish-Teutonic relations that resulted in the 1410 battle of Grunwald. The film, originally shot in 70mm, was the first epic "love & war" mega production to come out of Poland. DAUGHTERS OF LUCK (Cory szczescia) Director: Marta Meszaros (11/7-8:00 p.m. & 11/12-6:00 p.m.) Three women move to Warsaw hoping to get rich quick, only to be quickly tangled with international gangsters. A complex and sexy psychological thriller. THE LAST STAGE (Ostatni etap) Director: Wanda Jakubowska (11/8-6:00 p.m. & 11/13-5:45 p.m.) A moving film directed by a woman who survived Auschwitz. This 1946 classic piece was filmed entirely on location at the actual Auschwitz camp. OPERATION SAMOM (Operacja samum) Director: Wladyslaw Pasikowski (11/8-8:15 p.m. & 11/9-8:00 p.m.) Action thriller based on the true account of a military rescue to free US soldiers from a war prison in Iraq. LIKE A DRUG (Jak narkotyk) Director: Barbara Sass (11/9-8:00 p.m. & 11/10-8:00 p.m.) A romantic drama about a dying woman who finds solace in her poetry. THE STORY OF THEATRE IN POPIELAWY (Historia kina w Popielawach) Director: Jan Jakub Kolski (11/10-6:00 p.m. & 11/12-8:00 p.m.) The sweet fairly tale of a young boy trying to recapture the memories of his ancestors. Previous works by Kolski have been featured in the Polish Film Festival in 1993 and 1994. ROMAN POLANSKIS EARLIEST MOVIES (Pierwsze filmy Polanskiego) (11/11-6:00 p.m.) A rare collection of a young Polanskis film school works from 1957 through 1959. Films include: THE MURDER (Morderstwo), A TOOTHY SMILE (Usmiechzebiczy), BREAK UP PARTY (Rozbijemy zabawe), THE LAMP (Lampa), TWO MEN AND WARDROBE Dwaj ludzie z szafa), WHEN ANGELS FALL (Gdy spadaja anioly) JERZY SKOLIMOWSKIS EARLIEST MOVIES (Pierwsze filmy Skolimowskiego) (11/11-8:00 p.m.) A special look at Skolimowskis early works. Films include HAMLES (1960), and IDENTIFICATION MARKS-NONE (1964). NEWIE (Fuks) Director: Maciej Dutkiewicz (11/13-4:00 p.m. & 11/14-6:00 p.m.) Life experience comes hard to 18 year old Alex. And with a beautiful woman and an old grudge to settle on the horizon, its not going to get any easier. THE BOOK OF GREAT WISHES (Ksiega wielkich zyczen) Director: Slawomir Krynski (11/13-8:15 p.m. & 11/14 8:00 p.m.) Children breath life and magic into a sanatorium for elder and bed ridden patients. LOCATION: All films will screen at the Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway St., on Seattles Capital Hill. All films are either subtitled or dubbed in English. ADVANCE TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased beginning November 1st at Seattles Best Video Stores throughout Seattle: Video Isle (285-9511), Phinney Ridge Video (297-1020), Island Video (323-1725), Reckless Video (524-4473), and Rain City Video(789-0132). PRICES: November 5th, Opening night celebration - $12 for adults and $10 for youth, seniors, and advance purchases. All other shows - $7 for adults, $5 for youth, seniors and advance purchases. Full series passes are available in advance for $50. SCHEDULE: Call (206) 283-8122 or visit www.polishhome.org for up-to-date details. THE SEATTLE POLISH FILM FESTIVAL is produced by The Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Association and Seattles Best Video Stores. .