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Three Colours: White (1994)
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Poolse Filmlente: Tribute to the Masters Wajda & Kieslowski

Three Colours: White (1994)

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Since 1992, the Stichting Pools Podium has been dedicated to promoting Polish culture in the Netherlands and Dutch culture in Poland. During the Polish Film Days, they are coming to Slachtstraat for a special series of film screenings dedicated to Tribute to the Masters – Wajda & Kieslowski. Experience the timeless works of two of Poland’s most influential filmmakers, Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Kieślowski, whose films have shaped European cinema and continue to inspire audiences around the world. Expect unforgettable stories, cinematic artistry, and an evening celebrating the rich heritage of Polish film culture.
 
In this special program block, audiences will have the opportunity to watch Three Colors: White (1994), one of the iconic films by master director Krzysztof Kieślowski. Before the feature film, two short films will be screened: Can You See? from director Cezary Orłowski and a short tribute to Krzysztof Kieślowski.
After the screening, there will be a special Q&A with filmmaker Marta Kieslowska-Hryniak in honor of her father, Krzysztof Kieślowski. The conversation will be  moderated by director Cezary Orlowski.

Credits

Regie
Krzysztof Kieslowski
Cast
Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Janusz Gajos
Genre
Drama
Speelduur
92 min.
Land
Poland, France
Taal
Polish, French, English
Ondertiteling
English

Omschrijving

Program:

Can You See? | Cezary Orłowski | 2025 | 18 min.

Short about  Krzysztof Kieslowski | 2 min.

Three Colors: White | Krzysztof Kieslowski | 1994 | 92 min.
In the second entry in Kieslowski’s Three Colours trilogy, Polish immigrant Karol Karol (Zamachowski) finds himself out of a marriage, a job and a country when his French wife, Dominique (Delpy), divorces him after six months due to his impotence. Forced to leave France after losing the business they jointly owned, Karol enlists fellow Polish expatriate Mikolah (Gajos) to smuggle him back to their homeland.

About Marta Hryniak-Kieślowska

Marta Hryniak-Kieślowska is a screenwriter, art historian and cultural programmer from Poland. She is the daughter of Krzysztof Kieślowski, one of the most important European filmmakers of the twentieth century, known for works including Dekalog, La Double Vie de Véronique and the trilogy Trois Couleurs.

Alongside her involvement in keeping her father’s artistic legacy alive, Marta Hryniak has developed her own creative career as a screenwriter for television and as the initiator of artistic projects. At international events and film gatherings, she shares her personal memories of Kieślowski and reflects on the enduring relevance of his work, in which human relationships, ethical choices and empathy take centre stage.

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