Workshops
A retrospective of Andrzej Fidyk’s films
This is what we have been waiting for! There is a director in Poland who never tires of looking for international, socially-engaged subjects that could serve as a basis for his movies. It is Andrzej Fidyk, the author of such films as “Parade”, “Mobile Cinema of Dreams” or “Yodok Stories”. At the HumanDoc Festival we are going to show both, his latest and his older productions which haven't dated at all! We invite you to participate in the Master's Workshop which will be led by the director himself where he is going to tell us about his work at the film set.
Workshops led by the director will take place at Kinoteka on November 14, 2011;
Reservations can be made for Andrzej Fidyk’s workshops.
Those interested are asked to send their applications until 12th November 2011 at the following e-mail: festival@humandoc.net
Please fill in the e-mail title with ANDRZEJ FIDYK – WARSZTATY.
The message should contain a description of your profession/status: e.g. a film-school student, student of International Affairs at Warsaw University, director, journalist, etc.
The workshops are filled on a first come first served basis.
Andrzej Fidyk (born in 1953) originally studied foreign trade at the Central School of Planning and Statistics (today: Warsaw School of Economics) from 1972 to 1977, and worked at the Polish Foreign Trade Bureau for two years, before turning to television-work in 1980. He has since directed more than 40 documentaries for Polish and British television and has received numerous awards for his work. Andrzej Fidyk is by many regarded as Poland’s finest documentary director, and his filmography includes titles such as “Battu's Bioscope” (aka “Mobile Cinema of Dreams”, 1998) and “The Parade” (1989).
Andrzej Fidyk’s Films:
Białoruski walc / Belarusian Waltz
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Norway, 2007, 74’
In Belarus, the totalitarian regime cracks down on the opposition. Anyone criticising the dictator risks imprisonment and torture. “Belarusian Waltz” is an incredibly personal story of the performance artist Alexander Pushkin, who is one of very few who is not scared. Facing grave consequences he organizes public stunts that mock president Lukashenka. Through his art and sense of humour we take a deep plunge into the soul of the Belarusian people.
Carnaval. Największe party świata/Carnaval – The Biggest Party In The World
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, UK/Poland, 1995, 53’
For entire 12 months Andrzej Fidyk worked on the reportage about carnival preparations in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio carnival reveals itself as an unusual and truly fascinating social phenomenon. In spite of all expectations, it is the poor who prevail among the participants of the fun. To them this several-days-long street party is the only opportunity to get near the world of affluent districts, forget the poverty and simply have a good time.
Defilada /The Parade
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Poland, 1989, 60’
"The Parade" presents Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the moment of its fortieth anniversary celebrations, which coincided with Seoul Olympics. The aim of the communist power was to organize the national feast, so as it could dim the international sport event with its momentum and expressiveness.
Dojenie wielbłąda / East of Eastenders
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, UK, 1997, 45’
Film opowiada o ekspedycji angielskich filmowców do Kazachstanu, której celem jest nauczenie miejscowych twórców, jak zrobić telenowelę.
The film is a story about an expedition of English filmmakers. Their destination is Kazakhstan, their aim – to teach local filmmakers how to shoot a soap opera.
Historie z Yodok /Yodok Stories
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Norway, 2008, 82’
Today, more than 250,000 men, women and children are locked up in North Korea’s concentration camps. Systematic torture, starvation and murder is what faces the inmates. Few survive many years in the camps, but the population is kept stable by a steady influx of new persons considered to be class enemies.
Kiniarze z Kalkuty / Mobile Cinema of Dreams
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Poland/Germany, 1998, 59’
Mr. Battu from Calcutta shows to his viewers the effects of the world's biggest and mostly family-run film industry. He makes money on it but at the same time he fulfills his mission, as he deeply believes that film can change human life for better and that children get wiser thanks to it.
Pocztówka z Japonii /The Postcard from Japan
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Poland, 1994, 30’
In “The Postcard from Japan” Andrzej Fidyk shows the methods in which an employee can be manipulated so as to turn his work and loyalty to the company into the unique sense of his life. In Japan only a reputable kindergarten, reputable school and equally reputable college may facilitate – but in no way guarantee – somebody’s career and success.
Sen Staszka w Teheranie /Staszek's dream in Tehran
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Poland, 1993, 46’
A film about a Polish television crew that are invited to Iran in order to take part in the commemoration of Khomeini’s third death anniversary. During the flight to Tehran the filmmakers are dreaming about the new interesting film to be made. But at the place loads of obstacles appear, and it seems it won't be possible to shoot anything. A dream comes to the rescue. The film is born out of a dream.
Taniec Trzcin / Reed Dance
Reż. / Dir. Andrzej Fidyk, Poland, 2000, 57’
“There was no AIDS when there were no condoms available”, say many Swaziland citizens. Reed Dance lasts 6 days and it is organised once a year. A large group of girls set out to cut reed and dance before the King hoping to be chosen to become yet another of his wives, or at least his lover.
