#MUSEUM
Polish film posters
The Poster Museum in Wilanów is the oldest institution of this type in the world. It houses 30 thousand items which represent the history of poster art from 1892 to contemporary times and this makes it one of the world largest collections of this art form. Located in a 19th century riding school in the surroundings of the summer residence of King Jan Sobieski, the museum is a true gem for art lovers and one of the few e institutions open on Monday. Head there to see the famous Polish film posters, created by some of the best of the country’s graphic designers between 1945 and 1969. Wow!
Where: Muzeum Plakatu (The Poster Museum)
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When: Monday: 12pm-4pm; Wednesday: 10am-6pm; other days: 10am-4pm.
How much: free (on Mondays); 10/7 zł other days
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#FILM
Cinema in 5 Asian flavors
Seven years ago, a group of cultural activists decided to spark Varsovians’ interest in the city’s biggest ethnic minority – the Vietnamese. A whole bunch of projects related to the Vietnamese community ensued, the most enduring one being this film festival, which now presents movies from other Southeast Asian countries as well. This year’s “Cinema in 5 flavors” festival focuses on Hong Kong, presenting a retrospective of Johnnie To films. The festival will also give you a chance to see the latest movie by Wong Kar Wai, “Grandmaster”! Screenings will be held in Luna and Muranów theaters throughout the week, beginning Monday. Head to Muranów and apart from the screening, you’ll see social-realist interiors and a quote from Lenin above the entrance.
Where: Muranów arthouse cinema, ul.Andersa 1
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When: November 4th-11th,
How much: tickets for screenings 17/22 PLN, available online and in the cinemas
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#CONCERT
Jewish songs and Polish music
The Museum of History of Polish Jews invites you to a recital concert of the acclaimed cellist Sonia Wieder-Atherton with Bruno Fontaine on piano. You will have the chance to hear some of the traditional Jewish melodies as well as a few compositions by Witold Lutosławski, Poland’s lesser-known composer, whose 100th birthday anniversary we’re celebrating this year. Come early to have a look at “Biographies of Things” exhibition, which is free!
Where: Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich (Museum of History of Polish Jews)
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When: 7 PM on Monday, November 4th
How much: 35/20 PLN regular/reduced, for bookings call 22 47 10 301 or write to rezerwacje@jewishmuseum.org.pl
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