From Russia with Shakhnarazov

Filmoteka Narodowa, maintaining its long tradition of showcasing foreign film directors who are relatively unknown in Poland, is inviting film buffs to take in the works of Karen Shakhnazarov, a Russian movie director and general director of Mosfilm, Russia's largest film studio, which produces over 140 film productions a year.

During the nine-day marathon, which will be held at  the Iluzjon cinema at ul. Narbutta 50a, Varsovians will have a chance to see some of Shakhnazarov's most popular movies, such as American Daughter, The Assassin of the Tsar, The Messenger Boy, The Rider Named Death and We are from Jazz. For this last film he received numerous nominations and awards at film festivals in Russia and abroad.

"Iluzjon is a cinema known for its sophisticated film repertoire and this time we are not changing our credo. We chose to show some of Shakhnarazov's movies because this director, despite his success abroad, remains relatively unknown in Poland," said Michał Molka from the promotional team of Filmoteka Narodowa.

"There is increasing interest in contemporary Russian movies at film festivals abroad, but unfortunately Poland is still behind in terms of organizing Russian film revues," he added.

The festival will be inaugurated by Karen Shakhnazarov on September 28. It will also be held in Kraków and Lublin, hosted by Ars Cinema and Chatka Żaka, respectively, from October 3-11.

For more information log onto: www.fn.org.pl