Poetics of the Polish Film School: Some remarks on Inspirations. Cover Image

Poetyka filmów szkoły polskiej (kilka refleksji o inspiracjach)
Poetics of the Polish Film School: Some remarks on Inspirations.

Author(s): Alicja Helman
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Polish cinema; Polish Film School; Inspirations of Polish Film School

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the Polish Film School. The origins of the phenomenon are presented against the background of Polish cinema in post¬ communist times. The author emphasizes the impact of Italian neo¬ realism upon the Polish Film School, which is strongly reflected in cinematography. Also similarities with and inspirations from German expressionism are traced. Critics’ opinions on the most significant films from the Polish Film School and the movement itself are cited.

  • Issue Year: 5/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 17-31
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish