Stills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
🎬 30 Years Without Krzysztof Kieślowski – Let’s Meet and Return to His Cinema
We have something special for you! On March 18, from 10:00 to 16:00, we invite you to a unique event dedicated to the memory of one of the most outstanding figures of Polish cinema, our patron - Krzysztof Kieślowski.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of his death, so let us meet to watch his films together and talk about their meaning and lasting impact.
📍 The event will take place in the cinema hall of the
Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice.
⚠️ The number of seats is limited!
📧 Registration by email is required - please send your application by Tuesday, March 17 to:
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It will be a day of conversations about cinema, shared memories, and a return to films that have left a lasting mark on the history of world cinematography.
Register today - the number of seats is limited!
EVENT PROGRAM
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🕙 10:00 – 10:10
Welcome address by the Dean of the Film School, prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz
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🎤 10:15 – 11:00
Discussion: Ryszard Jaźwiński, prof. Tadeusz Miczka (Faculty of Humanities)
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🎬 11:00 – 12:30
Film screening: A Short Film About Killing
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☕ 12:30 – 13:00
Break
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🎤 13:00 – 13:40
Discussion: Ryszard Jaźwiński, Daniel Stopa (PhD candidate, Film School)
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🎬 13:40 – 15:10
Film screening: A Short Film About Love
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🎤 15:10 – 16:00
Discussion: Ryszard Jaźwiński, prof. Andrzej Gwóźdź (Faculty of Humanities)
The event will be held in Polish.
Stills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof KieślowskiStills from A Short Film About Love, directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
On March 9, the winners of the prestigious Polish Film Awards “Orły” were announced. The 28th Orły Gala took place at the Polish Theatre.
Among the winners was Piotr Domalewski – our graduate and current lecturer. His film “The Altar Boys” received the Audience Award, and he himself was awarded the Orzeł for Best Screenplay for the film.
We also congratulate Aneta Hickinbotham, our graduate and lecturer, whose Aurum Film is the producer of “The Altar Boys”
Warm congratulations to Piotr and to all the winners and nominees! 👏
Are you facing the important decision of choosing your studies? Preparing for your final exams? Finishing your Bachelor’s degree and considering the next step in your academic journey?
Join us for the Open Day at the University of Silesia in Katowice – a great opportunity to explore our study programmes, meet students and academic staff, and get answers to all your questions.
March 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SpinPLACE, 5 Bankowa Street, Katowice
Event programme includes:
✔ meetings with students and university staff
✔ panel discussions about the admissions process
✔ workshops and presentations of study programmes
✔ the opportunity to visit our Faculty
Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required.
Thank you for such a great turnout at yesterday’s meeting with Piotr Jaxa!
It was an inspiring afternoon filled with conversations about the craft of cinematography, responsibility for the image, and behind-the-scenes insights into collaborations with outstanding directors. We are grateful for the openness, honesty, and the wealth of valuable knowledge Mr. Jaxa shared with our students.
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