This year, in the Art & Science section, we will focus on the most interesting scientific discoveries, experiments, inventions and research. This category will include such titles as "Kinsey" – a film about the work of an American biologist, whose shocking research effectively divided the American community, "iHuman" – a document introducing the idea of artificial intelligence, or the cult "Interstellar" by Christopher Nolan.
In July, on Saturday evenings, cinema enthusiasts will meet in the beautiful garden of the Biedermann’s Palace (Franciszkańska 1/5), while in August, we will invite you to the charming garden of Oskar Ziegler Villa (Maria Skłodowska-Curie 11).
The Art & Science section includes eight titles:
The Biedermann’s Palace Garden (Franciszkańska 1/5)
- 2 July – "Kinsey" directed by Bill Condon
A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362269/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 9 July – "Flash of Genius" directed by Marc Abraham
Robert Kearns takes on the Detroit automakers who he claims stole his idea for the intermittent windshield wiper (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054588/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 16 July – "Interstellar" directed by Christoper Nolan
A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 23 July – "My Salinger Year" directed by Philippe Falardeau
A college grad takes a clerical job working for the literary agent of the renowned, reclusive writer J.D. Salinger (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2222052/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
The garden of Oskar Ziegler Villa (Maria Skłodowska-Curie 11).
- 9 August – "An Impossible Project" directed by Jens Meurer
Humans are analogue. We're literally sick of the digital world engulfing us. People are yearning for real things and authenticity. IMPOSSIBLE is sensuous and inspiring film about the revenge of analog. And the eccentric, crazy Austrian scientist, who saved the world's last Polaroid factory - just when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. An entertaining underdog story of a very modern Don Quixote, shot on 35mm. And a sumptuous invitation to fall in love with real things again (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6477262/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 16 August – "Beuys" directed by Andres Veiel
A documentary about the 20th century German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6340090/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 23 August – "iHuman" directed by Tonje Hessen Schei
The documentary follows the booming artificial intelligence industry, what opportunities and challenges it brings and its impact on the global community (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11279794/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).
- 30 August – "More Human Than Human" directed by Tommy Pallotta, Femke Wolting
More Human Than Human explores the promises and the complex role of Artificial Intelligence in today's world and the consequences of those promises becoming reality. In this feature length documentary the filmmaker attempts to build an intelligent robot to see if it can replace him as the film director. Will our creation, infinitely smarter, interconnected and possibly self-aware, render humanity obsolete? (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7977162/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)
This year's edition includes over 100 film screenings in 15 locations.
The first Polówka in Lodz was held in 2007 in a clearing next to the amphitheatre in Park na Zdrowiu. It was organised by a group of enthusiasts running the famous Cytryna Cinema. The Spanish drama „Dark Blue Almost Black” (Spanish: Azuloscurocasinegro) directed by Daniel Sanchez Arevalo was selected for the first screening. In 2007, there were only eight screenings. 2022 is the 15th edition of the TME Polówka Summer Film Festival, the most popular film event in Lodz, which will run from June 28 until mid-September. In total, more than 100 films in 15 locations will be waiting for cinema enthusiasts.
More information about the festival and the events programme.
Edit: Promotion Centre of the University of Lodz