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<\/p>\nTo mark Poland’s presidency in the Council of the European Union, Bozar is organising Focus on Poland, with talks, films and an exhibition alongside the finest Polish music. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In New Voices format, emerging filmmakers present their first or second films. At the beginning of March, the honour falls to Polish director Damian Kocur, who comes to introduce his work.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Bread and Salt<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>is a powerful film that delves into social tensions and personal conflict. The film is inspired by true events and features non-professional actors, giving an authentic and raw quality. It follows Tymek, a talented young pianist returning to his small hometown in Poland, where time seems to have stopped. He witnesses a growing conflict between Arab kebab workers and his local peers, a clash that ultimately turns tragic.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The director, Damian Kocur, will be present on March 5th for a special Q&A!\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian Kocur<\/strong>\u00a0is a director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, known for his internationally recognized short films. His debut feature,\u00a0Bread and Salt, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2022, and his short film\u00a0As It Was\u00a0was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Under the Volcano is his second feature film.<\/p>\n
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