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Polish Cinema for Beginners

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Polish Cinema for Beginners is a film club based in Wrocław with the aim of bringing Polish cinema to an international audience. The podcast, hosted by Pranav Kelkar, runs with the same motive, and illuminates Polish movies and the world behind them. Each month, we will explore Polish cinema in two ways: through conversations about specific films (with spoiler-free introductions and post-watch discussions, inspired by the PCFB screening format) and through deeper dives into directors, cinematography, music, film history, trends, and everything that shapes Polish cinema.

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July 31, 2026

The Double Life of Véronique, with Annette Insdorf

For the third episode of Polish Cinema for Beginners we journey into the ethereal world of connections and eerie emotions through Krzysztof Kieślowski's international breakthrough, The Double Life of Véronique (1991). This is a film about two people, Weronika from Poland and Véronique from France, and how their lives intertwine. Our guide into this very surreal film is Annette Insdorf — professor at Columbia University, celebrated film historian and interviewer, and one of the world's leading authorities on Kieślowski. Listen in to our conversation as we talk about this magnificent film which is sure to leave you in a state of wonder.--This podcast is part of Polish Cinema for Beginners — a project by the Wrocław Film Foundation, bringing Polish cinema closer to international audiences. Co-produced by Academic Radio LUZ, with special thanks to their Department of Culture.New episodes alternate between films and topics, so there's always something to learn about Polish cinema. This is a film episode. Each film episode follows the same format: a spoiler-free introduction, a break to watch the film, and then an open discussion.Find out more about Polish Cinema for Beginners at <a href="polishcinema.com.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠polishcinema.com.pl⁠⁠</a> and follow us on our socials at <a href="facebook.com/polishcinema" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠facebook.com/polishcinema⁠⁠</a> and <a href="instagram.com/polishcinema" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠instagram.com/polishcinema⁠⁠</a> to stay updated on our events and new episode releases.Find out more about Academic Radio LUZ at <a href="radioluz.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠radioluz.pl⁠⁠</a> and on their social media <a href="instagram.com/radio_luz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠instagram.com/radio_luz⁠⁠</a>.

June 30, 2026

Interwar Polish Cinema, with Łukasz Biskupski

In this month's episode of Polish Cinema for Beginners we're going back to the very beginnings of Polish cinema — the interwar period. Even though we're only focusing on about two decades, there's a lot to cover. Who were the biggest movie stars? Why did the Poles like melodramas? And what even makes a movie Polish? Along to answer these and many more of our questions is Łukasz Biskupski — a cultural historian and film studies scholar from the University of Łódź.Note from the producer: In the episode, Łukasz mentions that Poland was “colonised” which isn’t applicable here given the context surrounding the word. A more accurate word would be “partitioned”.--This podcast is part of Polish Cinema for Beginners — a project by the Wrocław Film Foundation, bringing Polish cinema closer to international audiences. Co-produced by Academic Radio LUZ, with special thanks to their Department of Culture.New episodes alternate between films and topics, so there's always something to learn about Polish cinema. This is a topic episode. Each topic episode discusses a different aspect related to Polish cinema, without focusing on any specific film production.Find out more about Polish Cinema for Beginners at <a href="polishcinema.com.pl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠polishcinema.com.pl⁠</a> and follow us on our socials at <a href="facebook.com/polishcinema" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠facebook.com/polishcinema⁠</a> and <a href="instagram.com/polishcinema" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠instagram.com/polishcinema⁠</a> to stay updated on our events and new episode releases.Find out more about Academic Radio LUZ at <a href="radioluz.pl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠radioluz.pl⁠</a> and on their social media <a href="instagram.com/radio_luz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠instagram.com/radio_luz⁠</a>.

May 31, 2026

Ashes and Diamonds, with Adam Kruk

Polish Cinema for Beginners is back with an absolute classic. Andrzej Wajda's Ashes and Diamonds (1958) is one of the most electrifying breakthroughs in European cinema — a film shot in the rubble of post-war Poland that somehow feels as urgent today as it did then. The guest on this episode is film critic and Polish Cinema for Beginners founder Adam Kruk. We go into the release and reception, the themes, the imagery, and so much more.--This podcast is part of Polish Cinema for Beginners — a project by the Wrocław Film Foundation, bringing Polish cinema closer to international audiences. Co-produced by Academic Radio LUZ, with special thanks to their Department of Culture.New episodes alternate between films and topics, so there's always something to learn about Polish cinema. This is a film episode. Each film episode follows the same format: a spoiler-free introduction, a break to watch the film, and then an open discussion.Find out more about Polish Cinema for Beginners at <a href="polishcinema.com.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">polishcinema.com.pl</a> and follow us on our socials at <a href="facebook.com/polishcinema" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/polishcinema</a> and <a href="instagram.com/polishcinema" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/polishcinema</a> to stay updated on our events and new episode releases.Find out more about Academic Radio LUZ at <a href="radioluz.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">radioluz.pl</a> and on their social media <a href="instagram.com/radio_luz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/radio_luz</a>.

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What is Polish Cinema for Beginners?: Polish Cinema for Beginners is a film club based in Wrocław with the aim of bringing Polish cinema to an international audience. The podcast, hosted by Pranav Kelkar, runs with the same motive, and illuminates Polish movies and the world behind them.

Each month, we will explore Polish cinema in two ways: through conversations about specific films (with spoiler-free introductions and post-watch discussions, inspired by the PCFB screening format) and through deeper dives into directors, cinematography, music, film history, trends, and everything that shapes Polish cinema.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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