FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY – films: „Idea” by B. Bartosch, „Composition in Blue” by O.Fischinger, music live by Compagnia d’Arte Drummatica /70 min./
THE IDEA / Berthold Bartosch / FRANCE / 1932 / 25’ /
A cut-out animation based on Frans Mesareel's woodcuts – the animated film classic from 1932. A revolutionary idea (in the shape of a nude woman) is conceived by the artist, forever stirring men to revolt. Poetic, tragic allegory.
COMPOSITION IN BLUE / Oscar Fischinger / GERMANY / 1935 / 3’56’’
Three-dimensional blocks move to the rhythm of the overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor. Fischinger revolutionised film by introducing a camera movement. The film received a Special Award at Venice Festival in 1935.
Kino Apollo, 7.30 pm, tickets: 10 zł. / invitations
