German government hands out €130,000 to films about transgender people and a feminist documentary about clowns
All the films awarded by the German government-funded organization must now complete a “diversity checklist” before receiving funding
Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’: A satire of a Western civilization doomed to extinction
The movie ‘Don’t Look Up’ shows that the West is doomed due to its spiritual, moral and mental implosion, which has made it powerless against real threats, writes Catholic columnist Grzegorz Górny
New film tells story of Polish genius who helped build the atomic bomb
The story of Stanisław Ulam will be shown during 70th Berlin Film Festival
Czechia is a popular filmmakers’ destination
In 2019, filmmakers helped Czechia generate €358 million
Czech archbishiop sharply criticizes ‘The Two Popes’ film
“False, offensive and slanderous,” says Archbishop Duka.
Czechia has a chance to win an Oscar
The Daughter earns a nomination in the short animated film
Polish religious movie Love and Mercy a US box office hit
The story of Saint Faustina inspired thousands of people.
Three Oscar Nominations for “Cold War”
Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” has been nominated for three Oscars. Last year, the film won 15 unique awards including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Joanna Kulig: “I miss the Church”
Polish star Joanna Kulig says that while in Hollywood she misses her family and the Church. The actress, best known for her lead role in Cold War, also criticized the trailer of the controversial movie Kler, saying that it is “one huge hideousness that has left a dark mark on my private life.”
Is this the first clip of Netflix’s “The Witcher”?
It has been reported that the first video clips of Netflix’s “The Witcher” have leaked on YouTube. Although they only show test runs for special effects, they could be the first live action sequences of the show to come out to the public.
“Cold War” takes five wins at “European Oscars”
Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” triumphs at the 2018 European Film Awards. The movie won the Best European Film, European Director, European Actress and European Screenwriter awards.
Joanna Kulig on verge of Hollywood breakthrough
Kulig, one of the candidates for an Oscar for her role in “Cold War” is mooted to be high on the lists of top Hollywood agents, reports Polish gossip portal plotek.pl
Millions watched “Independence” documentary on Polish TV
The documentary “Independence” by Krzysztof Talczewski has conquered the hearts of Poles. Millions of people watched on Polsat and TVP what was mostly previously unseen historical footage of events from the birth of Poland’s Second Republic.
Poland’s journey home
Renowned American actor and director Mel Gibson played the lead role in an ad promoting the 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence. Poles all around the world expressed their delight with the video on social media.
First pictures of Netflix’s “The Witcher” taken in Hungary
The first photograph of Henry Cavill as Geralt from “The Witcher” has been revealed. Netflix Polska has also shared a short behind-the-scenes clip of Cavill playing the role.
A star is born in Joanna Kulig
Polish “Cold War” actress Joanna Kulig has become a hit in Hollywood. According to “Hollywood Reporter”, she has found herself among the eight “standout talents from 2018”.
“Kler” initiated a brutal invasion into Catholic life
The Left’s hypocrisy shows when they march into our lives in the same manner that they accuse the Church of doing so. As the movie Kler (“Clergy”) breaks a 30 year box office opening weekend record in Polish cinemas, Przemysław Harczuk uncovers how the left, in their struggle with the Church, invades Polish lives.
Anti-clerical “Kler” sparks cultural clash in Poland
Although Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” took the Golden Lions at the Gdynia Film Festival, a different film has stolen the media spotlight. “Kler” received the Audience Prize and sparked controversy amidst conservative audiences, who deem it anti-clerical.
Women rule Polish cinema
A few years ago, female leads were sparse in Polish films. Today, the 2018 Gdynia Film Festival features productions with more female roles than ever before, writes Łukasz Maciejewski.
Political correction of Netflix’s “The Witcher”
Controversy around Netflix’s “The Witcher” as BAME (Black, Asian, Minor Ethnicity) actress is to be cast as one of the main characters.
Henry Cavill to play Geralt in The Witcher
Polish actor to play young Polański in Tarantino’s film
A Polish name among Hollywood giants. Rafał Zawierucha to play young Roman Polański in Quentin Tarantino’s newest movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.
Boyle quit Bond over Kot
Fallout between Bond film director Danny Boyle and lead actor Daniel Craig over Polish actor Tomasz Kot.
Sapkowski’s “The Witcher” on Netflix
Casting scripts for Netflix’s “The Witcher” series leaked. The tv series adaptation of the international best-selling Polish book series expected in 2020.
Polish WW2 pilots hit the big screen
New Polish–British film “Hurricane” (Squadron 303) follows the fates of Polish fighters in the Battle of Britain. In the summer of 1940 around 150 Polish pilots fought alongside the RAF against the German Luftwaffe.