KINOPOLIS Polish Film Festival, the longest-running and largest Polish film festival in Ireland, returns for its 8th edition to the Irish Film Institute with some of the best Polish productions. The festival takes place from 5 – 9 November and will be showing 12 contemporary titles, cult animations, a mini-poster gallery in Filmbase and Q&As with world- renowned animator Piotr Dumała and award-winning film director Andrzej Jakimowski.
Venue: The Irish Film Institute (IFI), Screen 2, 6 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin
Dates: 5-9 November 2013
Tickets: from €5.90 – €10
Bookings: www.ifi.ie/kinopolis
‘When I think of Polish cinema, I think of passion, tradition and craft.’ Tamsin Lyons, Producer & Owner at Ink and Light Studio
KINOPOLIS 2013 showcases productions which tackle every-day struggles of contemporary Poles such as self-defining personal identity and sex orientation or fighting with and winning over physical impairements. Poland is undergoing much sociocultural changes at present, and budding filmmakers have utilised this shift to analyse and redefine the make-up of modern Poles in their work, along with adopting the themes of Western liberalism, traditions of religious obedience and unspoken taboos.
This year’s festival opens with ‘Imagine’ by Andrzej Jakimowski, starring Edward Hogg (‘White Lightnin’ (2209), ‘Bunny and the Bull’ (2009)) and Alexandra Maria Lara (‘The Reader’ (2008), ‘Rush’ (2013)) an inspirational love story set in Portugal. Jakimowski beautifully captures the sensual chemistry of two people with visual impairment, in a search of happiness. The film has received Best Director and Audience Award at the Warsaw Film Festival (2012). After the screening the audience will have a chance to see behind the camera, in the company of the director himself during a Q&A session.
For more details, please visit www.kinopolis.com.pl and follow KINOPOLIS Polish Film Festival Dublin on Facebook and Twitter (@KINOPOLIS_PFF).
Since 2006, KINOPOLIS Polish Film Festival has been promoting the culture of one of the biggest minorities living in Ireland. It is directed towards Irish people and foreigners, including the Poles who, living abroad do not always have a chance to familiarise themselves with the most recent achievements of their native cinematography.
Andrzej Jakimowski is a Polish film director, writer and producer, best known for directing the films ‘Squint Your Eyes’ and ‘Tricks’.
Festival goers will also see ‘Olena’ by Elżbieta Benkowska, nominated to the Best Short Award at the Cannes International Film Fest, and ‘In the Name of’ by Małgorzata Szumowska who, having co-produced Lars von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ (2009) and directed ‘Elles’ with Juliette Binoche (2011), focuses on the issue of homosexuality, confused emotions and loneliness. The animation segment brings Piotr Dumała retrospective populated with exclaimed classics such as Franz Kafka and Little Black Riding Hood. Dumała will also attend a special Q&A with Irish students of the Irish School of Animation at the BFCE. The 8th edition offers also an insight into Polish jazz scene with such movies like ‘Komeda, Komeda’ (2012) about the renowned Polish jazzman Krzysztof Komeda Trzciński who wrote the music for such films as Rosemary’s Baby by Roman Polański an Le Départ by Jerzy Skolimowski. Photography fans will be treated with ‘A Diary of Journey’, a film portrait of Tadeusz Rolke, Polish photography genius, whose works have been presented in prestigious galleries worldwide.
The full programme can be found below:
5th November, 8.45pm – ‘Imagine’ by Andrzej Jakimowski, w/ director Andrzej Jakimowski in attendance
6th November, 6.20pm – ‘Traffic Department’ by Wojciech Smarzowski
7th November, 6.30pm – ‘Women’s Day’ by Marysia Sadowska
7th November, 8.30pm – ‘Love’ by Filip Dzierżawski
8th November, 6.30pm – ‘In The Name Of’ by Małgorzata Szumowska
9th November, 12pm – Dreams and Nightmares / Animations by Piotr Dumała, Q & A with Piotr Dumała after ‘Komeda, Komeda’
‘Little Black Riding Hood’
‘The Gentle One’
‘Freedom of the Leg’
‘Franz Kafka’
9th November, 12pm – ‘Komeda, Komeda’ by Natasza Ziółkowska – Kurczuk
9th November, 2.45pm – ‘Olena’ by Elżbieta Benkowska
9th November, 2.45pm – ‘A Diary Of A Journey’ by Piotr Stasik
The 8th edition is being co-financed by the Pomeranian Film Foundation, the Polish Embassy in Dublin and the Polish Film Institute, with support of Lycamobile and CRH. The festival is being supported by the IFI, Pegbar, ISA (BFCE), Dublin Community TV, Nasz Glos Polish Weekly Newspaper and Dublin City Council.
Local Government Training Course for Polish activists who want to engage in the local politics in Ireland will be launched by Lord Mayor, Emer Costello, Minister O’Dowd and Polish Ambassador as a part of “Vote! You are at home” campaign.
2nd September, 3pm
at the Polish Embassy, 5 Ailesbury Rd
The training run by Forum Polonia and School for Leaders Association in cooperation with the Polish Embassy in Dublin aims to prepare Polish activists for the forthcoming local elections. It is designed for those who wish to stand as candidates, educate and encourage their communities to register and vote. The 7-day intense course giving them necessary knowledge and skills will include workshops and seminars with Irish political figures, mentors and trainers from Poland.
Polish activist Barnaba Dorda from Forum Polonia explains the purpose of the campaign: “Since the enlargement of the European Union almost 10 years ago, Poles who moved to Ireland have settled down here with their families and became an integral part of the society. They also bought houses and progressed their careers here. Poles now want to take responsibility and play a vital role in developing local communities.
The training itself is a part of broader campaign “Vote! You are at home” which Forum Polonia along with School for Leaders Association are about to launch. The campaign aims to encourage the Polish community to register and vote in the local elections in Ireland as well as to enhance sense of belonging to their local communities.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisín Quinn strongly supports the action: “ I am glad to see the Polish community actively engaging in the life of Irish towns and cities. I see them every day living, working, attending cultural events, truly integrating in our city and I believe they will play a significant role in the forthcoming local elections. I am happy to see such an initiative”.
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For more information please contact Barnaba Dorda (barnaba.dorda@forumpolonia.org; 087 291 5591) or Artur Banaszkiewicz (artur.banaszkiewicz@forumpolonia.org; 0833 833 426).
Notes to editors:
Poles voting in Ireland in Polish parliamentary and presidential elections:
2005 – 885 registered (Polish parliamentary elections)
2007 – 21 333 registered (Polish parliamentary elections)
2010 – 20 403 registered (Polish presidential elections)
2011 – over 14 000 voted (Polish parliamentary elections)
Poles standing in last local elections: 9 candidates (Fine Gael, Finna Fail, Labour Party, independent)
Forum Polonia (www.forumpolonia.org) is a cooperative platform that brings together representatives of Polish community organisations, media and individuals involved in projects relating to the Polish minority and its links to Irish society as a whole. Forum operates through information exchange, mutual supports, social integration and promoting and developing the interests of the Polish community in the Republic of Ireland.
School for Leaders Association (www.szkola-liderow.pl) based in Warsaw, Poland, acting in over 40 countries, for the last 17 years School for Leaders has been educating the leaders of public life, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary in their socio-political activity and by creating space for the development of their attitudes and opinions. Since 2006 SLA is involved in increasing the voters’ turnout in Poland as a part of ‘Your vote, your choice’ campaign.
GIGujemy.com zaprasza na “Największy Polski Dzień Dziecka”:
Kochane dzieci i rodzice. Już 25 i 26 maja w Irlandii odbędzie się Największy Polski Dzień Dziecka. Będą to cztery miasta: GALWAY, CORK, CARLOW I DUBLIN.
Rozpoczniemy nasze świętowanie od malowania twarzy dzieciom, śpiewu i zabaw. Następnie głównym punktem będzie – PRZEDSTAWIENIE TEATRZYKU.
Zabierzemy dzieci w Świat Bajki, tym razem będzie to bajka pt.: Przygody Janka i złej czarownicy. “Bajka przedstawia historię Janka za karę zmienionego w niedźwiedzia oraz złej czarownicy. Dzieci wraz z Jankiem dokonują wyboru pomiędzy dobrem i złem w efekcie pokonując złą czarownicę. Dynamiczna akcja oraz interakcja z dziećmi, piękna sceneria i muzyka zapadająca w pamięć młodych widzów.”
W każdym mieście będzie także specjalny dodatek. Każde miejsce będzie wyjątkowe i inne:
Galway zabawi dzieci w balonowym Zoo,
Cork powita nas niespodzianką od COMIX,
Carlow przygotuje taniec z dziećmi, występ zespołu muzycznego i niespodziankę,
Dublin to wyjątkowy pokaz taneczny zespołu Koniczyna,
koncert/przedstawienie ze Szkoły Muzycznej Fermata
oraz porady prawne dla Polaków.
W każdym mieście będzie wyjątkowy, duży, smakowity tort
ufundowany przez firmę MMM Family Bakery z Castlebar. Już oblizujemy palce.
W trakcie imprezy odbędzie konkurs, który przeprowadzą animatorzy z Teatru. Najlepszym wręczymy nagrody.
Na koniec będzie możliwość potańczenia przy muzyce i pobawienia się naszymi kukiełkami z Teatru. Każde dziecko będzie mogło wykonać pamiątkowe zdjęcie, które będzie dostępne na www.gramydladzieci.com
Wszystkie powyższe atrakcje w cenie biletu !
Dodatkowo w każdym mieście będzie można zakupić produkty artystyczne/kreatywne dla dzieci – SabaArt.
Teatr Lalek “Pionkio” tak jak ostatnio będzie posiadał w sprzedaży ręcznie robione lalki.
Wydarzenia odbędą się w:
-> 25 maj 10:00 Galway (Polska Szkoła w Galway);
// Adres: Holy Trinity National School, Walter Macken Road, Mervue, Galway. //
-> 25 maj 17:00 Cork (Gresham Hotel w Cork);
// Adres: Ballroom w Gresham Metropole Hotel MacCurtain Street, Cork City, Ireland //
-> 26 maj 10:00 Carlow (Polska Społeczna Szkoła w Carlow);
// Adres: Bishop Foley, Station Road, Carlow //
-> 26 maj 17:00 Dublin (Citywest Hotel);
// Adres: Citywest Hotel, Conference, Leisure & Golf Resort Saggart Co. Dublin Ireland //
BILETY W CENIE 6 EURO (ZA OSOBĘ DOROSŁĄ LUB DZIECKO)
Bilety dostępne są w internecie na http://www.bilety.gazeta.ie
BILETY DOSTĘPNE W:
Sklepy Polonez (Dublin), Sklepy Aga (Galway, Bray, Carlow, Nass, Newbridge, Athy), Sklepy Foodland & Polandia w Galway, Sklepy Słoneczko (Castlebar, Tuan, Ballina),Sklepy Pewex & Badacz w Cork, Sklep Kujawiak Kilkenny, Sklepy Mróz (Blanchardstown, Swords, & Newbridge), Salon fryzjerski Boshka Blanchardstown, Polska Księgarnia Dublin, Sklep Stokrotka Clondalkin, Solarium MagicSun Lucan (przy LitPol Lucan)
W czasie imprezy będziemy zbierać pieniążki dla Fundacji Szkoła Otwartych Serc z Malborka,
której Ambasadorem jest Agnieszka Cegielska (prowadząca pogodę w TVN).
Sponsorami wydarzenia są: Medicus Medical Center, LycaMobile, MoneyGram, MMM Family Bakery, Przesyłki TedEX, Kancelaria Anderson & Gallagher, CityWest Hotel, Aga Polish Food, Pewex oraz CoMIX.
Więcej informacji na stronie Organizatora: www.GramyDlaDzieci.com
Irish supporters group You Boys in Green (YBIG) will extend a friendly welcome to Polish fans for the upcoming friendly between Ireland and Poland at Lansdowne Road on February 6th.
The welcome Irish fans got from our Polish hosts during Euro 2012, from Poznan, Gdansk, Torun and beyond was a very special one, and for many fans it was the abiding memory of the tournament. With a large away support expected for the game, YBIG would like to invite Polish and Irish fans to meet up before and after the match.
Prior to the game, which kicks off at 7.45pm, YBIG will play Polish fans in a friendly match at Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, in conjunction with the FAI as part of their Gathering Event.
And after that fans’ match, supporters from Ireland and Poland will meet in Scruffy Murphy’s, and after the game in Doyle’s Bar.
David Byrne from YBIG said. “It’s safe to say that the Euro’s will not be remembered for the football we played, but the friendships and hospitality we received from the Poles, we hope that both sets of fans can meet up next week and help forge stronger links between both countries.”
Scruffy Murphy’s
1, Power’s Court, Off, Manor Street Lower, Dublin 2. Ph 01 6615006
https://maps.google.ie/maps?
ie=UTF8&cid=7027427300475871779&q=Scruffy+Murphys&iwloc=A&gl=IE&hl=en
Doyle’s
9, College Street, Dublin 2. www.doylesintown.com
https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
About YBIG
Established in 2005, YBIG has become the number one voice for Irish supporters. We have produced 27 fanzines, which were distributed to the fans on international match days. In November 2011, our first YBIG issue was given away through our YBIG media partners The Irish Daily Star in a new A4 size.
YBIG has been the driving force behind various fans’ initiatives, such as the ‘Testimonial for Dave Langan Dinner’, which raised nearly €67,000 for the former international star.
The ‘Going Green’ for our last two play-off matches with France and Estonia, which received massive nationwide media exposure was also the brainchild of YBIG.
YBIG, in conjunction with the FAI, also run the very successful ‘Singing Section’ in Lansdowne Road adding colour and noise from our 1000 Singing Section attendees.
The YBIG forum – www.ybig.ie/forum – has thousands of Irish members using the site to arrange Ireland tickets, away game travel and accommodation and much more.
On the 11th of November 2012 at 5pm Irish Polish Society and Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) welcome you to the joined celebration of the Polish Independence Day.
Address 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Independence_Day
We are calling the event FREE[DOM] POLSKI and we have planned an evening full of attractions i.e. Polish artists exhibition (paintings, drawings, photography), live music, Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’, Polish food, crafts market, multimedia presentation, workshop & prizes.
We welcome you to bring the Polish flag, dress in Polish national white and red colours and bring any Polish paraphernalia which you may have.
Sponsor: Restaurant ChillOut Break Cafe (Polish Cuisine) located at 11 Moore Street, Dublin 1.
ALL WELCOME!!!
Admission: 5 euro
members of IPS and POSK: 2 euro
Program:
17.00 Opening and Reception
18.00 Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’
– Polish national dances and songs
http://www.facebook.com/PolishFolkGroup
19.00 El Grey – concert
www.breakingtunes.com/elgrey
FAN PAGE https://www.facebook.com/pages/el-grey/156495661111265
20.00 Krzysztof Foltman and Damian “Mostowiak” Bridgeman (piano and guitar)
http://www.facebook.com/TheNadaistas
Artists:
Marta Jezierska-Stachowicz
Artur Postrzech
Maciej Smoleński
Marysia Harasimowicz
Jaśmina Jasińska
Magdalena Kyc
Robert Żuraw
Monika Ziółkowska
Katarzyna Socha
Marta Maya Jasińska
Grażyna Osiecka
(the above list is still open)
