[Filmfestivalresearch] [nh] Saturday with Bonello’s trail

[New Horizons newsletter]

Saturday with Bonello’s trail 
  The plan for Saturday? We’re breaking the boundaries of drama, playing with genres, and experimenting with narrative and hybrid forms. This means delving into the work of Bertrand Bonello, the focus of our retrospective and special guest at New Horizons. Today, you can watch four films by the French maestro and attend his masterclass at 4:15 pm (admission is free, but you need to pick up a free pass or reserve a seat with your festival pass or accreditation). The retrospective is supported by Visa and the French Institute. 
   
  Apollonide, dir. Bertrand Bonello 
  Saturday in a nutshell 
  55 screenings at the New Horizons Cinema and the Lower Silesian Film Center, the Palme d’Or-winning Anatomy of a Fall at Cinema at the Market Square (10:00 pm), 15 meetings with guest speakers about the festival, the spectacular Amadeus Live at the Centennial Hall (8:00 pm; last tickets left!), the first Monst(h)er Talks, an artist-curator tour of the KROKI / STEPS exhibition, and the opening of Norman Leto: Proof of Concept. Later in the evening, ZAMILSKA takes over the Festival Club stage at the Arsenal. 
  Meetings and Q&As 
  12:45 pm, DCF, Warszawa – The Editorial Office, dir.Roman Bondarchuk guests: Roman Bondarchuk, Darya Bassel (producer) 
  12:45 pm, KNH5 – Shortlist: set 1 guests:Zuza Banasińska (director of Grandmamauntsistercat), Jan Bujnowski (director of Dancing in the Corner), Mikołaj Janik (director of The Mandala) oraz Mariusz Rusiński (director of Sister of Mine) 
  1:00 pm, KNH8 – Matt and Mara, dir. Kazik Radwanski guest: Kazik Radwanski 
  1:15 pm, DCF, Lalka – Tectonic Plate, dir. Mika Taanila guest: Mika Taanila 
  4:00 pm, KNH5 – Such Feeling, dir. Alex Baczyński-Jenkins guests: Alex Baczyński-Jenkins, Krzysztof Bagiński (cinematographer), Ivo Krankowski (producer) and the cast: Aaa Biczysko, Filipka Rutkowska, Billy Morgan, Dawid Nickel, Olo Rusinek 
  4:00 pm, KNH7 – Sleep with Your Eyes Open, dir. Nele Wohlatz guest: Nele Wohlatz, Kai Jou Liao (actor) 
  4:15 pm, KNH3 – Mademoiselle Kenopsia, dir. Denis Côté guest: Denis Côté 
  4:15 pm, KNH6 – Bertrand Bonello: masterclass 
  6:45 pm, DCF, Lwów – The Pleasure Is Mine, dir. Sacha Amaral guest: Sacha Amaral 
  6:45 pm, KNH1 – Love Lies Bleeding, dir. Rose Glass guest: Weronika Tofilska (co-writer) 
  7:00 pm, KNH2 – Challenge of the Bow, dir. Łukasz Barczyk guests: Łukasz Barczyk, Marieta Żukowska (actress), Michał Materna (creative producer) 
  7:15 pm, KNH3 – The Wrong Movie, dir. Keren Cytter guest: Keren Cytter 
  7:15 pm, KNH5 – Ashes by Name Is Man, dir. Ewelina Rosińska guest: Ewelina Rosińska 
  7:15 pm, KNH9 – The Surfer, dir. Lorcan Finnegan guests: Lorcan Finnegan, Radek Ładczuk (cinematographer) 
   
  Amadeus, dir. Miloš Forman 
  Amadeus Live: a screening with live music 
  The 100-member ensemble of the Cracow Philharmonic Choir and the Beethoven Academy Orchestra under the baton of the esteemed Dutch conductor, Ernst van Tiel: that’s in front of the screen. On screen: Miloš Forman's masterpiece Amadeus. All in the impressive space of the Centennial Hall. The screening is at 8:00 pm, with gates opening at 5:45 pm (early arrival recommended). Purchase tickets online or at the venue before the event starts. 
  Maestro, let’s play! 
  Art Scene 
  Put on your comfortable shoes: today at 3:00 pm we invite you to a unique artist-curator tour of the KROKI / STEPS exhibition. We begin at BWA Studio (3:00 pm), proceed to Entropia Gallery (4:00 pm), and conclude at Krupa Gallery (5:00 pm). But our artistic excursion doesn’t end there. At 7:00 pm, we direct our steps to 66P – Subjective Cultural Institution for the opening of the exhibition Norman Leto: Proof of Concept will begin. Between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm immerse yourself in the Ambient Room at IP Studio. Participation in all events is free. We are pleased to co-organize the Art Scene with BWA Wrocław. 
  Monst(h)er Talk #1 | 8:45 pm 
  Like the mythological Chimera with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and snake’s tail, MONST(H)ER TALKS blend diverse elements, exploring topics from cinema, literature, art, feminist theory, and politics. Following select films from the Third Eye: Other Monsters section, hosts Aleksandra Nowak and Zofia Krawiec invite you to discuss the symbolism behind specific titles, the real stories they uncover, and the concept of female monstrosity and its relevance today. The first meeting starts today after the screening of Swimming Home by Justin Anderson. 
  Premiere of the music video Powiedz mi jak? (Tell me how?) | Market Square, 10:00 pm 
  As part of Cinema at the Market Square, today we will be treated not only to a movie, but also to the premiere of a remarkable music video. Featured on screen will be Bedoes, Monika Brodka, Martyna Wojciechowska, Adam Małysz, Krzysztof Hołowczyc, Robert Makłowicz and most notably, Piotr Fronczewski as the leading voice. What unites such a diverse group? They all unite in the song-manifesto Powiedz mi jak? (Tell Me How?).DOBRY, the creator of the song, describes it as a contemporary desideratum. It is an attempt to stop for a moment in a world of constant rushing, virtual reality, and the curse of comparison. The song was produced in collaboration with music producer Kuba Galiński, and the video was directed by Tadeusz Śliwa. The project is supported by Martyna Wojciechowska’s UNAWEZA Foundation and the YOUNG HEADS. Openly about mental health initiative (Polish: MŁODE GŁOWY. Otwarcie o zdrowiu psychicznym). 
  #PijKranówkę: water bar at New Horizons Cinema 
  On any journey, whether a physical one or a cinematic one, it’s good to keep yourself hydrated – especially during hot July days. Thanks to a partnership with Wrocław’s MPWiK, you can enjoy fresh, mineral-rich tap water for free at the New Horizons Cinema. Located on the second floor, the water bar is part of the city’s #PijKranówka social campaign. Bring your bottles or bidons, or use the available cups at the stand, and we’ll see you on the festival trail. The water bar on the second floor is available daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with additional water carafes also available on the first floor during bistro hours. 
  Festival yoga 
  Sitting through multiple screenings a day can take a toll on your back. Although we have offered an exceptionally busy program this year (Let’s Go section, Art Scene in its entirety), it’s important to take care of your body. That’s why, in collaboration with Akademia Ruchu, we’re offering yoga sessions for festival-goers every day until 28 at 11:30 am at 47/48a Ruska Street. 
  Single classes cost 25 PLN with the presentation of a pass/accreditation/festival ticket. To sign up, simply scan the QR code, create an account, and register for a chosen day. Payment is processed through the system the site directs you to, but if you encounter issues with online payments, you can reserve a spot by phone at +48 600 389 464. Each class is limited to 25 participants. Locker rooms, showers, and mats are available on-site. 
   
  Coffee, my great coffee.... 
  And so much more. This year, we’re taking care of your palates in collaboration with Dominika Chomicz, chef at Sąsiedzi Bakery, and Jakub Wróblewski, known for his simple and tasty recipes on Instagram as @gotujzdiego. Together, we’ve curated a unique selection of culinary delights for you. To cool down on hot days, we recommend Fritz Cola or non-alcoholic Lech. Where can you find these treats? At the New Bistro in the New Horizons Cinema. Remember, with a special festival Visa card, each coffee at the bistro will cost only 5 PLN. 
  Festival Club at the Arsenal: ZAMILSKA | 00:30 am 
  ZAMILSKA’s music has heavy, rhythmic, bass-filled sounds. The first association: techno. However, it exceeds the definition of this genre, oscillating between electronica, world music, and noise. Every ZAMILSKA concert is a lively dose of monstrous bass and powerful beats, putting the audience into a dancing trance. She has delighted the likes of Iggy Pop, Mary Anne Hobbs, Tom Ravenscroft, Nine Inch Nails, and us (signed: New Horizons). ZAMILSKA will take the stage thirty minutes after midnight, but you can enter the Arsenal Festival Club as early as 8:00 pm. Entry requires either a film ticket from a given day of this year's festival or a pass/accreditation. 
  See you there? 
  Psychological support on duty at the Festival Club | today and tomorrow 
  This year’s Arsenal is not only a space to a) dance b) relax c) meet old friends and make new friends, but also a space to share your experiences and insights after screenings. In collaboration with ciao.wro, we are committed to the mental well-being of New Horizons attendees. We offer psychological support, sexological support, crisis intervention, and an educational partyworking booth. Find us still today and tomorrow, from 10:30 pm to 00:30 am. 
   
  Explanation for Everything, dir. Gábor Reisz 
  Voting for competition films: the Votemo system 
  The future is now. This year we say goodbye to paper coupons, and welcome a new electronic system for voting for New Horizons International Competition films. Before the screenings of the competition films, we will display boards with a QR code on the cinema screens, while after the screenings you will find special stands in front of the auditorium, also with a QR code, which will lead you to the intuitive, easy-to-use Votemo system – the voting platform. The film that gets the most votes will be the winner of the Audience Award. 
  Poster exhibition | opening at 8:00 pm 
  They delight: with creativity, bravura, and diversity of techniques. We are talking about the new generation of graphic designers, who not only continue the tradition of the Polish School of Posters, but expand the horizons of this unique art. You can admire their works on the second floor of the New Horizons Cinema, and today at 8:00 pm you are invited to the opening of the exhibition. 
  Check out whose posters we've gathered  
  Recommended places 
  During New Horizons, we take care not only to satisfy your hunger for good cinema. The rich festival program goes hand in hand with Wroclaw’s equally rich restaurant offer so – as every year – we recommend some of our favorite friendly restaurants and cafes, where you will find unique sets, discounts, and special festival flavors. This year we are also feeding the spirit: discounts are waiting for you also in bookstores and museums. 
  Enjoy!  
  Dress in New Horizonian style 
  On you: a classic crewneck sweatshirt or hoodie, t-shirt, and perfume from Bohoboco. By your side: a festival tote. Underneath: New Horizonian socks from Many Mornings. In your hand: a mug from Zakwas. In the mug: coffee prepared in collaboration with good good and Runty Roaster. This year you can truly immerse yourself in New Horizons in many different ways. Find these treasures at the festival stores located at the New Horizons Cinema, the Lower Silesian Film Center, the good good Concept Store, and you can purchase some of them online. 
  View the festival store