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By Laman Ismayilova

The Polish Film Festival WISLA 2017 has opened in Landmark Cinema, Baku.

The festival, which kicks off in Baku for the second time, provides an opportunity to plunge into the unique atmosphere of the Polish cinema, Trend Life reported.

The history of Polish cinema is almost as long as history of cinematography, and it has universal achievements. A number of Polish filmmakers have influenced the development of the world cinema. In this regard, the works of Polish filmmakers has always aroused interest and attracted the attention of the audience.

Polish Ambassador to Baku Marek Calka, addressing the event, said that a very interesting film will be presented to the guests on the opening day.

The diplomat stressed that the film will arouse a great interest among the audience.

The floor was also given to the festival's director Malgorzata Skulsky, who welcomed the guests of the event in the Azerbaijani language.

In her speech, Skulsky stressed that the Polish Film Festival WISLA was founded ten years ago. The first time it was held in Moscow, Russia.

"The festival is held in the Azerbaijani capital for the second time. I'm glad that the festival is of great interest here,” she said, adding that the films included in the festival program cover different genres.

The festival started with the screening of spy thriller "Jack Strong" (2014). "Jack Strong" is a Polish political thriller film directed by Władysław Pasikowski. The film is based on the true story of Ryszard Kukliński, a Polish Army colonel who spied for the American Central Intelligence Agency during the height of the Cold War.

The festival that will run until April 27 will screen six movies, including "Jack Strong", "Gods", "Sexmission", "Closed System" and "The High Frontier". The films will be demonstrated every day in Landmark cinema at 19.00.

Polish comedy "Sexmission" will be screened on April 24.

"Sexmission" is a 1984 Polish cult comedy science fiction action film. It also contains a hidden political satire layer specific to the time and place of its production.

"Closed System" tells about of three owners of prosperous company, who were arrested for participation in an organized criminal group and money laundering as a result of collusion of corrupt officials.

The film "Influence" tells the story of a group of clairvoyants committed to restoring the Polish state as World War One dwindles to an end. Gathered inside a hotel room for a special séance, the magi use their power to save Jan Paderewski, the legendary pianist and symbolic leader of a successful patriotic uprising. At the same time, a hostile medium hired by the Prussian army is trying to influence Paderewski with his negative power.

"The High Frontier" is a film that tells a story of a father and his two teenage sons, who travel to a small mountain cabin for a male-bonding adventure. With arrival of a mysterious stranger, their outing turns into a struggle for survival.

In 2017, Polish film festival will also be held in Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Serbia and Georgia.

The festival program traditionally includes the best feature films, documentaries, as well as the works by students and graduates of the leading Polish film schools.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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