12-10-2022 News, Resources, Videos

Crash Course in Polish Cinema

A free, open access series of short videos created through a collaboration between the Polish Cultural Institute London and the University of Edinburgh introducing viewers to the most important aspects of Polish film and cinema

Always wanted to delve into the world of Polish Cinema but never been sure where to start?

The Crash Course in Polish Cinema is exatly what you’ve been looking for – an exciting resource for everyone interested in learning more about Polish Cinema and Film created through a collaboration between The Polish Cultural Institute in London and the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning.

The Crash Course is a series of eight open access short videos created by Dr Malgorzata Bugaj, Teaching Fellow and Course Coordinator for Film and Media at the University of Edinburgh, in which she explores different perspectives on Polish film.

The course covers Polish directors, film movements and other areas associated with cinema, for example, Polish film posters and animation.

The course is free and open for all so all you have to do is start watching!

Start today: Crash Course in Polish Cinema | The University of Edinburgh


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