December’s Miasto movie series invites you to continue our literary journey. Immerse yourself in the world of Watchmen, a groundbreaking comic book adaptation set in a dystopian 1980s America. Delve into the provocative world of Pornography, a film adaptation of Witold Gombrowicz’s iconic novel. And join literature professor Raimund Gregorius on his extraordinary adventure in Night Train to Lisbon.
About
Literature, as an art form, predates cinema and has always had a significant influence on it. Suffice it to say that every film, at its inception, requires a script. The profession and role of the screenwriter have changed over the years, but a good idea, described in a solid, professional script, is still the absolute foundation of a successful film.
Screenwriters and directors frequently adapt literary works for the screen, sparking enduring debates among audiences about the merits of books versus films. While some literary originals prove challenging to translate cinematically, leading to dissatisfaction among authors, others, like Stephen King, embrace the process and actively collaborate on film adaptations. A notable example of the challenges of adaptation is Stanislaw Lem’s ‘Solaris,’ which faced critical scrutiny in Andrei Tarkovsky’s film version
Beyond traditional adaptations, the October film cycle also features biopics of literary figures, cinematic interpretations of comics and graphic novels, and even original films loosely inspired by book stories. This diverse selection promises to captivate audiences throughout the autumn months.
December 2024 Listing
- December 4, 2024, 7:00 PM: Watchmen, directed by Zack Snyder, runtime 163 minutes, 2009.
- December 11, 2024, 7:00 PM: Night Train to Lisbon, directed by Bille August, runtime 110 minutes, 2013.
- December 18, 2024, 7:00 PM: Pornography, directed by Jan Jakub Kolski, runtime 117 minutes, 2003.
Details
When: Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Where: Wprkshops of Culture, Grodzka 5a – auditorium, 2nd floor
Admission: Free
Accessibility
Original audio, Polish subtitles (unless the movie is Polish)
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