tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post7756283477134587251..comments2023-10-31T10:21:00.796-04:00Comments on Thanks for the Use of the Hall: Frivolous Lists: PolandDan Sallitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13136066978329749513noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-32759926855294241022008-10-23T11:28:00.000-04:002008-10-23T11:28:00.000-04:00celinejulie – I too suspect that part of my proble...celinejulie – I too suspect that part of my problem with late Kieslowski is with Piesiewicz’s scripts. It was interesting to see Tykwer and Tanovic take a shot at the scripts that Kieslowski didn’t live to direct – I didn’t enjoy the results in either of those cases, and both those directors seem to me talented.<br><br>You’re not the only person to praise <b>Hi, Tereska</b> to me recently, but I didn’t completely enjoy it when I saw it years ago. I like a great deal of Zanussi’s work from the 70s and 80s - a particular favorite is <b>Ways in the Night</b>, which he shot in Germany. I hear that his recent work is not very interesting, although I haven’t had a chance to confirm that for myself.Dan Sallitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13136066978329749513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-75930601496511868782008-10-20T09:02:00.000-04:002008-10-20T09:02:00.000-04:00--I just want to say that I also prefer earlier Ki...--I just want to say that I also prefer earlier Kieslowski’s films to his later ones. I love PERSONNEL (1976), CALM BEFORE THE STORM (1980) and SHORT WORKING DAY (1981) a lot, because I can feel connected to the feelings of frustration or dissatisfaction with the society in these films. I prefer these three films to later Kieslowski’s films which are co-written by Krzysztof Piesiewicz. Piesiewicz’s films have some spiritual feelings to which I can’t fully connect.<br><br>One of my most favorite Polish films is HI, TERESKA (2001, Robert Glinski). I also love IMPERATIVE (1982, Krzysztof Zanussi), but I saw it many years ago and hope I can see it again.celinejuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347238043440133059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-8618077953282366052008-10-13T20:00:00.000-04:002008-10-13T20:00:00.000-04:00Thanks for these links. Read the write-up, extreme...Thanks for these links. Read the write-up, extremely pleased it turned out so well. I was 11 in 1997, and one of my favorite directors was Franco Zeffirelli. Sigh.Vadimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748591562916338637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-40794024367869683852008-10-13T12:16:00.000-04:002008-10-13T12:16:00.000-04:00Pavel, Vadim: I'm afraid I've never been a...Pavel, Vadim: I'm afraid I've never been able to enjoy Wajda (not even the early, funny ones), and <b>Saragossa</b> didn't make a deep impression on my when I saw it years ago. I'm game to try that one again, though.<br><br>(When I was walking in Kraków last week on ulica Floriańska, my assistant/nanny Aga says to me, "That's Andrzej Wajda." He crossed in front of us on the street, walking with his wife. Kind of impressive, even though I don't care for his movies.)<br><br>I haven't seen most of the other films you mention, Pavel, and will keep them in mind. But I did see <b>Pornography</b> and rather liked it - I'd like to see more by Kolski. <br><br>Vadim - I was going to say that we just had a Has retro at the Walter Reade, but it turns out that it was in September 1997, when you probably weren't even born, or something.<br><br>I had a truly wonderful time at Off Camera. My impression was that the programming was high quality, but I didn't see that many movies there. The festival was almost ridiculously ambitious, and the pieces were falling into place as it went along, but everything kind of worked, and all the attendees I spoke to were very happy with the experience.<br><br>I'll get sad if I keep talking about Kraków, or else I'll wind up writing a short book about it. But Mike Plante of CineVegas (who got engaged in Kraków! Pozdrawienia, Mike and Katie!) did a really nice festival wrapup, in five parts, on the <a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">CineVegas blog</a>:<br><br><a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/?p=293" rel="nofollow">Introduction</a><br><a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/?p=361" rel="nofollow">Day One</a><br><a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/?p=374" rel="nofollow">Opening Day</a><br><a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/?p=382" rel="nofollow">Continued</a><br><a href="http://www.cinevegas.com/blog/?p=413" rel="nofollow">Closing</a>Dan Sallitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13136066978329749513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-39360168507918779492008-10-12T15:02:00.000-04:002008-10-12T15:02:00.000-04:00The Saragossa Manuscript is indeed great. It's...<i>The Saragossa Manuscript</i> is indeed great. It's one of the few films lately that gave me the same what-did-I-just-see buzz I got the first time I saw <i>Brazil</i>. A Hass retro is overdue. Probably one for the obscure masochist programmers at BAM.<br><br>Dan, I'm deeply curious to hear any impressions of how the festival went. I was very impressed by the jury they got.Vadimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748591562916338637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-71125032466447928392008-10-12T12:33:00.000-04:002008-10-12T12:33:00.000-04:00Last but not least, curious detail:"Seksmisja...Last but not least, curious detail:<br><br>"Seksmisja" directed by Juliusz Machulski (AKA Sexmission/Sex Mission) (1984) which has parallel key scene to Peter Weir's "Truman Show" (1998).<br><br>There are also other analogous aspects between this two films.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-34285004671704737002008-10-12T11:25:00.000-04:002008-10-12T11:25:00.000-04:00PS. Wojciech Has directed also surreal "Sanat...PS. Wojciech Has directed also surreal "Sanatorium pod klepsydrą"<br>(AKA Sandglass, The / Hour-Glass Sanatorium, The)(1973). It is also worth seeing masterpiece.<br><br>BTW. If I commented your list, I have to mention two modern Polish films.<br><br>Pornografia (AKA "Pornography") (2003) directed by Jan Jakub Kolski. It is one of my favourite polish modern films. I think it has universal plot. <br> <br>I also wonder ,how foreign moviegeeks could rate modern film of Marek Koterski "Wszyscy jesteśmy Chrystusami"(AKA We're All Christs) (2006). <br>This movie is very high in my subjective favourites list. However it is underrated by Polish critics. <br><br>I hope, that You or readers of this blog will consider that films in their watching plans:>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222475879097604897.post-85314365026687392172008-10-12T10:41:00.000-04:002008-10-12T10:41:00.000-04:00I fully understand ,that Your list is subjective a...I fully understand ,that Your list is subjective and frivolous but... <br><br>:> <br><br>i see some personal shortcomings and would like to discuss: <br><br>Firstly, You didn't mention any of Andrzej Wajda's movie. <br>He is an essential part of Polish cinema. For foreigner most of his works could be indifferent ,because they are generally connected with Polish politcs, history and in strong junction with local cultural context. However, "Kanal" is surely worth reminding (AKA Canal / They Loved Life) (1956). Simple, powerful plot.<br><br>Secondly, what about my beloved and poetic "Rękopis znaleziony w Saragossie"(AKA Saragossa Manuscript, The) (1964) directed by Wojciech Has? I've read ,that Fellini also liked it. <br><br>Haven't You seen that masterpieces (in my humble opinion) or maybe You don't rate that directors/ movies high? If so, why? <br><br>By the way, i'm glad to read on Your blog about Polish cinematography and analise Your frivolous selection:><br><br>Cheers ,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com