Movies and TvShows featuring "polish-filmmaking" theme.

When a filmmaker investigates the story of a legendary bricklayer and socialist hero in the Polish People's Republic, he uncovers a powerful social commentary on heroism, socialism, and the struggles of the working class. Through interviews and archival footage, the filmmaker explores the controversies and courage of the past, shedding light on social activism and the fight for change.

A young woman is bitten by the acting bug after seeing Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like It Hot". She patterns herself after MM and after finishing high school goes for screen tests to the Film Academy. Rejected because of her crooked teeth she takes a job of selling beer on a train and starts writing to Billy Wilder, trying to be casted in his next movie. At the trains station she meets a would-be cinematographer who is color blind. They become friends sharing their dreams of going to Hollywood. One day she finds a goldfish trapped in a beer bottle: she sets her free and makes three wishes, not for herself but for her friends. To her surprise all of them come true. As a reward she gets a long awaited call from Billy Wilder. Written by Polish Cinema Database

Dedicated to tragically deceased actor Zbigniew Cybulski, the film creates a subjective biography of its subject by linking together scenes from his movies.

A documentary film that delves into the biography of Krzysztof Kieslowski, a renowned Polish filmmaker. The movie covers various aspects of his life, including his experiences as a graphologist, doctor, and policeman. It also touches upon his philosophies, interviews, and his relationships with his father, priests, and colleagues in the film industry. The film delves into Kieslowski's work and the enigmas and communism that influenced his creations. It explores themes of handwriting, montage, memory, and the impact of medical records on storytelling.