Commemorating 100 years since the birth of renowned Polish director Wojciech Jerzy Has, CCPS presents a special film series pairing four of Has’s acclaimed classics with impressive debuts from emerging Polish filmmakers. These free, back-to-back screenings highlight both the innovative voices shaping Polish cinema today and the enduring legacy of one of its most influential masters.
Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from the Culture Promotion Fund.
Klara Bogusławska (Film Curator)
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
In Polish with English subtitles.

6:00 PM
Loss of Balance (97 min)
Maja has devoted her entire life to acting, yet she struggles to believe in her talent. After graduating from drama school, she plans to leave the stage behind to pursue a career in marketing and management. However, everything changes when a visionary director enters her life.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgv8SBTUCJw

8:00 PM
The Sandglass (124 min)
A man visits the sanatorium where his late father stayed many years ago. The trip becomes a journey through time and space, leading him through a labyrinth of the past. It allows him to relive childhood memories as well as imagined situations, all presented in a truly surreal form.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaR5LcUi30Q

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.