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November 13, 2009

Polish Film Festival Opens Nov. 13 with Panel on 'New Trends in Polish Cinema and the American Connection'

WHAT: Opening program features a panel discussion \"New Trends in Polish Cinema and the American Connection.\" Guests include film director Jacek Blawut and his crew; film actress Malgorzata Kozuchowska; Malgorzata Szum, counselor, culture and public relations attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Poland; and Sheila Skaff, Polish Cultural Institute, New York City.

TIME, DATE, PLACE: Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610

BACKGROUND: For five days, Nov. 14 to 18, the annual celebration of Polish cinematic creativity will showcase six feature films, selected documentaries, and a collection of shorts from emerging film makers at the Little Theatre. Along with the screenings, two of the leading lights of the Polish film industry, director Jacek Blawut and actress Malgorzata Kozuchowska, will be in town to discuss their work with audiences. More details here.


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The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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