Film

And the coming attraction is… Poland looking to steal the show by giving incentives to international filmmakers

A number of big name films have already been made in Poland including David Lynch’s Inland Empire, The Chronicles of Narnia, High Life by Claire Denis and Tom Hanks’ Bridge of Spies. Fair Use

Developing financial instruments for the film industry should bring the production standards closer to those in the West, says the head of the Polish Film Institute.  With over 60 features made every year, it is hoped the new incentive system will boost the film industry in Poland, especially given the breadth of requirements which include films, TV series, animations and documentaries.

The Hollywood legend few remember, Ryszard Bolesławski was born 130 years ago this week

Bolesławski’s early silent films included work with the immortal Laurel and Hardy and a contract with MGM saw him shoot movies with some of the greats of his day such as Greta Garbo, Marlena Dietrich and Clark Gable.

Well done, Ma’am! Dame of Polish cinema gets best actress award at Sundance

Posting the news of her award on Facebook, the surprised actress, who didn’t attend the festival, wrote: “Oh s***! A moment ago I received an award at the Sundance festival. Thank you!!!”

Buzek stars in ‘sex space’ film alongside Hollywood big guns Juliette Binoche and Robert Pattinson

While set in space, and unlike other films of the genre, the austere, hypnotic and beautifully shot film focuses on biology rather than physics, with the main character carrying out experiments on the crew, which on Earth would be considered taboo.

New film sets Conrad’s classic ‘Heart of Darkness’ in sand

Using sand animation helps convey the dark character of a book that still has relevance to a modern audience.

‘Harrowing’ documentary winning hearts and nominations wows at NY Film Noir screening

Communion is Anna Zamecka’s directorial debut. Set in Warsaw, the film delves into the harrowing life of 14 year-old Ola Kaczanowska. The documentary follows her journey as she struggles to take care of both her autistic kid brother and alcoholic father.

Coffee, cigarettes and film: the punishing lifestyle of Krzysztof Kieślowski

Famous film director existed on little more than copious amounts of coffees and cigarettes when working, claims new biography.

Computer boffs send filmmakers wild with their new comic-strip maker

In just four weeks the Comixify website, which allows visitors to convert video into a comic strip, has been flooded by over 180,000 viewers and has generated over 22,000 comics.

Tomasz Bagiński: From lowly student to executive producer of Netflix series ‘The Witcher’

The director, who celebrates his 43rd birthday today, takes time out of his hectic filming schedule to talk to TFN’s Jacek Borowski about his career, film and the importance of luck.

Intimate new biography lifts the lid on ‘stage sorceress’ Hanka Ordonówna

Published tomorrow (Jan 10th) and based on the singer’s private notes and letters, acclaimed author Anna Mieszkowska tries to show her as she really was, from the circumstances of her marriage to her life during the Second World War.

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