A selection of Witkacy’s numerous plays provides insight into what Polishness might have meant after regaining independence through surrealist theater.  In addition to reading and watching Beelzebub Sonata, which will provide a visualization of how his pieces may have been performed, we will read “The Anonymous Work,” “The Cuttlefish,” as well as “Theoretical Preface” and “A Few Words About the Role of the Actor in the Theatre of Pure Form.”

Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.

This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

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“A tragic mistake shatters the life of a devoted father, shaking his marriage and isolating him in guilt. But when he and his wife come to see that the tragedy was something rooted deep in the architecture of the human mind, a fragile path toward forgiveness begins to emerge. With its unique narrative approach, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

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“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible, they become secret judges, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy, Altar Boys is a story about growing up, faith, and the fight against hypocrisy.”

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

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“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible, they become secret judges, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy, Altar Boys is a story about growing up, faith and the fight against hypocrisy.”

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.

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“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip, and her boyfriend, into uncertainty.

Director Pete Ohs wrote, edited, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.”

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.

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“A tragic mistake shatters the life of a devoted father, shaking his marriage and isolating him in guilt. But when he and his wife come to see that the tragedy was something rooted deep in the architecture of the human mind, a fragile path toward forgiveness begins to emerge. With its unique narrative approach, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.

Buy Tickets

The post Screening of “Father” (“Otec”) appeared first on PACIM.

“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip, and her boyfriend, into uncertainty.

Director Pete Ohs wrote, edited, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.”

PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.

* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.

Buy Tickets

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The Holy Cross Choir and a chamber orchestra will perform a vibrant program of Polish sacred choral music spanning more than four centuries, from the splendor of the early Baroque to the powerful spiritual language of modern Poland. Many of these remarkable works are rarely performed in the United States, making this a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Poland’s sacred musical tradition.

Holy Cross Director of Sacred Music Samuel Backman writes:

“During my years at Holy Cross, I’ve grown more and more fascinated by the rich cultural traditions of Poland—especially its sacred music. After a great deal of research and many hours preparing and performing editions from the original sources, I’m thrilled to bring these beautiful and often overlooked treasures of Poland’s musical heritage to a twenty-first-century American and Polish-American audience.”

The program will feature music by distinguished Polish composers, including Szarzyński, Gorczycki, Mielczewski, Jarzębski, Surzyński, Klonowski, Dankowski, and Górecki, highlighting the depth and beauty of Poland’s sacred choral tradition. A special highlight of the evening will be Wojciech Dankowski’s beloved Mass in E Minor, cherished in Poland for its noble simplicity and devotional character.

Admission is free, and all are warmly welcome. Whether you come to celebrate Polish culture, rediscover the music of your heritage, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening of choral and orchestral music, we would be honored to have you with us.

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