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Bohater o wielu twarzach. Ewolucja syjonistycznego mitu Sabry we współczesnym izraelskim kinie wojennym
Get PDFThe many-faced hero. The evolution of the Zionist myth of Sabra in the contemporaryIsraeli war filmsThe concept of the New Jew was one of the most important founding myths of Zionism. During the construction of a Jewish state in Palestine, the New Jew was hailed Sabra (with reference to the kind of prickly pear popular in this region). In the twentieth century, the figure of Sabra became an important element of the identity and culture of Israelis. The main purpose of this article is to show the evolution of the mythical narrative typical for the cinematic incarnations of Sabra, which in recent decades has taken place in Israeli war films.The many-faced hero. The evolution of the Zionist myth of Sabra in the contemporaryIsraeli war filmsThe concept of the New Jew was one of the most important founding myths of Zionism. During the construction of a Jewish state in Palestine, the New Jew was hailed Sabra (with reference to the kind of prickly pear popular in this region). In the twentieth century, the figure of Sabra became an important element of the identity and culture of Israelis. The main purpose of this article is to show the evolution of the mythical narrative typical for the cinematic incarnations of Sabra, which in recent decades has taken place in Israeli war films
Kino pod presją
Get PDFCinema under pressureThe article contains a synthetic look at the issue of film censorship, taking into account its various forms. The author combines the perspective of a contemporary synchronous with the diachronic perspective, dating back to the distant origins of cinema and filmmaking, in conjunction with politics and ideology.Cinema under pressureThe article contains a synthetic look at the issue of film censorship, taking into account its various forms. The author combines the perspective of a contemporary synchronous with the diachronic perspective, dating back to the distant origins of cinema and filmmaking, in conjunction with politics and ideology
Lambeth Walk, czyli widz wyzwolony spod presji obrazu
Get PDFThe Lambeth Walk, or the spectator liberated from the pressure of the pictureA quintessential work of British and European cinema of World War II “The Lambeth Walk” is the epitome of world-class art of moving picture editing. Marek Hendrykowskis close-reading analysis places this short movie in its aesthetic, cultural and generic contexts and in the international landscape of the anti-propaganda film.The Lambeth Walk, or the spectator liberated from the pressure of the pictureA quintessential work of British and European cinema of World War II “The Lambeth Walk” is the epitome of world-class art of moving picture editing. Marek Hendrykowskis close-reading analysis places this short movie in its aesthetic, cultural and generic contexts and in the international landscape of the anti-propaganda film
Praca nad rolą - Ryszard III*
Get PDFWorking on the role –Richard III The author describes the contexts for working on the title role of Shakespeares Richard III. He points to specific stages in working on the role: familiarising oneself with the original text and associated literature (research), creating the character (concealing intentions, plans and emotions from other characters in the play, the characters internal struggle, perceiving psychological truths); developingrelationships with the director and other actors; the use of scenography, costumes, lighting and music to create characters for the stage, considering the meaning of translation and rapport with the audience.Working on the role –Richard III The author describes the contexts for working on the title role of Shakespeares Richard III. He points to specific stages in working on the role: familiarising oneself with the original text and associated literature (research), creating the character (concealing intentions, plans and emotions from other characters in the play, the characters internal struggle, perceiving psychological truths); developingrelationships with the director and other actors; the use of scenography, costumes, lighting and music to create characters for the stage, considering the meaning of translation and rapport with the audience
Przeciw formalizmowi. Teshigahary Hiroshiego dialog z tradycjami i współczesnością sztuk wizualnych w kinie
Get PDFAgainst formalism. Teshigahara Hiroshi’s dialogues with tradition and the present of visual cinematic artThe authors examine Teshigahara Hiroshi’s little-known early documentary films Ikebana and Inochi, as well as his later historical films Rikyu and Go-hime. Their aim is to demonstrate how the director refers to the themes of art and the artist in the context of visual art and the work of his father, Teshigahara Sofo.Against formalism. Teshigahara Hiroshi’s dialogues with tradition and the present of visual cinematic artThe authors examine Teshigahara Hiroshi’s little-known early documentary films Ikebana and Inochi, as well as his later historical films Rikyu and Go-hime. Their aim is to demonstrate how the director refers to the themes of art and the artist in the context of visual art and the work of his father, Teshigahara Sofo
To Play, To Imitate, To Embody. On Acting in a Biographical Film
Get PDFKołos Sylwia, To Play, To Imitate, To Embody. On Acting in a Biographical FilmWhat does an actor do in a biographical film? This question may seem inane, or at least less than serious; however, the terms frequently used to describe and assess the actors work in general - to embody a character, to play them, to play a role - suggests the existence of a certain designatum, which is the point of reference for the role. In the case of a fictional story, we may ignore the semantic multivalence of such terms. In a biographical film, however, the existence of a real originator of the role gives additional, almost ontological meaning to phrases such as “embodying a character” or “playing a role”. In my reflections, I use as my starting point the assumption that the actors performance in a biographical film and the “conception of a character” result from two basic components: 1. Interpretation of the role - constituting a proposal to analyse the heros character. It is usually supposed to extract more profound meanings and senses out of the biography. To put it more simply, the interpretation of the role is supposed above all to help the viewer to answer the question of who the hero was (what they were like) and why? 2. Adaptation - this includes the physicality of the character: their appearance, body language, facial expressions, voice (the tone, modulation, accent, phrasing, dialect - if the authentic person used one, etc.) In my article I try to answer the questions: Where should we seek the essence of biographic acting? How can we avoid exaggeration and falsehood, which could kill the role
O przemieniającym życie mroku postaci
Get PDFOn the darkness of the character that transforms lifeThe author analyses the relationship between the actor>s life and the character they create on stage. He points to the interdependencies between the actor and their role. He determines the conditions in which the role should be constructed and also discusses the on- and off-stage circumstances that determine the value of a particular role. This analysis is supported by the authors own experience as a theatre director.On the darkness of the character that transforms lifeThe author analyses the relationship between the actor>s life and the character they create on stage. He points to the interdependencies between the actor and their role. He determines the conditions in which the role should be constructed and also discusses the on- and off-stage circumstances that determine the value of a particular role. This analysis is supported by the authors own experience as a theatre director
Krytyka stalinizmu w 1950 roku: Andre Bazina analiza kina epoki stalinowskiej
Get PDFCriticism of Stalinism in 1950: André Bazin’s analysis of Stalinist era cinemaThe main purpose of the article is to analyze attempts at a critique of Stalinism in cinematography in the work of the outstanding French film theorist and critic Andre Bazin. Through a comparison of Bazins opinions with statements by his adversary Georges Sadoul, Lars Kleberg shows the vast context of the debate on this topic, which occurred in France in the 1950s.Criticism of Stalinism in 1950: André Bazin’s analysis of Stalinist era cinemaThe main purpose of the article is to analyze attempts at a critique of Stalinism in cinematography in the work of the outstanding French film theorist and critic Andre Bazin. Through a comparison of Bazins opinions with statements by his adversary Georges Sadoul, Lars Kleberg shows the vast context of the debate on this topic, which occurred in France in the 1950s
The Life of Jesus by Bruno Dumont
Get PDFThe thesis will focus on analysing what “ The Life Of Jesus” is about and how this is portrayed through the main character, Freddy. It will discuss the concept of the filmie character as a “common human being”, who does not have access to intellectual reflection and verbal articulation of emotional conflict and crisis, but who, at the same time, is capable of feeling a great deal. He feels the emotional conflict and crisis that make up the story. I will also attempt to step inside the same filmic character itself and analyse how to visualize the morals, ethics and emotions that the character cant verbalize or communicate in any direct or intellectual way. Bruno Dumont speaks about filming the inside of a person as his highest dream. I will discuss film directing using The Life Of Jesus as an example, but I will also draw on my own experiences as a filmmaker
Strategie kontroli i represji Kościoła scjentologicznego wobec amerykańskiej kinematografii
Get PDFThe Church of Scientology’s strategies of control and repression of towards American cinema The aim of this article is to show the strategies of control developed by the Church of Scientology and repressions enforced by the Church on representatives of American cinema, who through their artistic work entered the current of criticism of this organization. By describing the beginnings of this religious movement, which includes indicating the sources of the very first contacts with the world of Hollywood, the article presents the role which celebrities played in promoting scientology and as a medium of religious values. Similarly, by listing the most important examples of Scientologys oppressiveness towards its opponents, the author points to the close correlation with the fundamental ideas developed by its founder. The author of this article concentrates on selected instances of Church interference and in doing so describes the history of this organizations influence on the American film-making milieu, as well as ascribing selected anti-Scientology films to the trend of broader opposition towards Scientologists’ activities.The Church of Scientology’s strategies of control and repression of towards American cinema The aim of this article is to show the strategies of control developed by the Church of Scientology and repressions enforced by the Church on representatives of American cinema, who through their artistic work entered the current of criticism of this organization. By describing the beginnings of this religious movement, which includes indicating the sources of the very first contacts with the world of Hollywood, the article presents the role which celebrities played in promoting scientology and as a medium of religious values. Similarly, by listing the most important examples of Scientologys oppressiveness towards its opponents, the author points to the close correlation with the fundamental ideas developed by its founder. The author of this article concentrates on selected instances of Church interference and in doing so describes the history of this organizations influence on the American film-making milieu, as well as ascribing selected anti-Scientology films to the trend of broader opposition towards Scientologists’ activities