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Katarzyna Warnke to receive the FLISAK Award from the President of Toruń at the 23rd edition of the BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival!
Katarzyna Warnke — a film and theatre actress, film director and screenwriter, an unconventional and rebellious artist — is this year's winner of the oldest award given at the BellaTOFIFEST IFF! More »

Kazik Staszewski to Receive the Golden Angel Award for Artistic Insolence!
At the 23rd BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival, the Golden Angel for Artistic Insolence will be presented to a bold, outspoken and uncompromising artist who possesses a remarkable ability to capture the mood of his audience and translate it into art. More »

FEMEN, a Belgian courtroom, and childhood in the Amazon rainforest. Meet the Main Competition films of the 23rd BellaTOFIFEST IFF!
We are pleased to announce the twelve titles selected for the ON AIR International Competition for First and Second Feature Films at the 23rd BellaTOFIFEST International Film Festival! More »

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Z

Z · dir. Costa Gavras
France, Algeria 1968, 127’

The film, shot in the hot year 1968, is still fascinating, and still causes fear, since, although the action takes place in an unspecified location in southern Europe, the plot is based on a true story. It is a timeless parable depicting mechanisms of corruption and morality: when Z (played by unforgettable Yves Montand) becomes involved in the political game, he, just like protagonists of the Shakespeare's dramas, will have no bearing on the events. The film was, not without reason,  awarded with two Oscars, whereas the unforgettable, vibrant soundtrack has moved people till today.

Director:Costa Gavras
Screenplay:Costa Gavras, Sebastien Japrisot
Music:Michel Magne
Cinematography:Jean Tournier
Editing:Christian Gaudin
Cast:Yves Montand, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Irene Papas, Jacques Perrin
Awards:Najlepszy Film Nieanglojęzyczny / Best Foreign Language Film, Najlepszy Montaż / Best Editing (Oskary / Oscars 1970); Najlepszy Aktor / Best Actor, Nagroda Jury Najlepszy Film / Best Movie Jury Award (Cannes 1969), Najlepszy Film Zagraniczny / Best Foreign Movie (Złoty Glob / Golden Globe 1970); Najlepsza Muzyka / Best Music (BAFTA 1970)