The British fell in love with Polish cinema.

The "Kinoteka", which this year was advertised by the original slogan from the spot by Quay brothers: "There is no and in words", has already reached the status of the biggest presentation of the work of Polish filmmakers in the British Isles. The success of Polish festival was widely commented by the "Guardian", "Times Out" or most prestigious British film magazines. Jonathan Ross one of the most famous and well known British comedian and film critic also spoke favorably about Polish films.
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"After several years of its existence as a niche artistic event the "Kinoteka” has become recognizable event. We present what has happened in Polish cinema, but we do not avoid recapitulations and retrospective" – says Marlena Łukasiak - the festival director, from the London Institute of Polish Culture, the originator of the "Kinoteka".
Our native cinema has become widely popular among the Britons – it is them who more and more frequently buy tickets for Polish séances. There was a lot to see - Małgorzata Szumowska’s drama "33 scenes from life" or the British premiere of "Four nights with Anna" by Jerzy Skolimowski, who on the Islands enjoys a well-deserved status of the Polish cinema veteran. Andrzej Żuławski also arrived in London to join a discussion on the Polish "New Wave”. The newest cinema hits were also presented, such as "The ideal boyfriend for my girl friend".
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But the Polish film festival event most waited for was the yesterday’s concert of Michael Nyman one of the most respected British contemporary composer, who in the huge Barbican hall gave a concert with Polish accordionists group - the Motion Trio.
Nyman, who just recently admitted his Polish roots – since both his grandparents came from Poland – wrote for this occasion a piece entitled the "Beginning", music inspired by Polish cinematography: films by Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Andrzej Munk or Dorota Kędzierzawska.
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"I admit that during the recent few months I have seen more Polish films than I did in the whole my life" – said the artist, who enjoyed playing with the Motion Trio accordionists so much that he already announced their concert route together.
" We are under strong influence of their music. Their sounds form this element, which we lack in our work. The cooperation with the Motion Trio and the London Institute of Polish Culture in one of the most exciting projects I have ever taken part in" – underlined the British artist.

13.04.2009