"The Wisła" festival

Yesterday our east neighbors,  Russians, watched last films which were presented during the 5th "The Wisła" festival in Moscow. I must say that I really appreciate the idea. The festival was initiated in 2007 as a response to "Sputnik in Poland" which presents Russian cinema. I considered both festivals as a great opportunity to get to know our cultures. For some people in Russia the festival is the only way to meet polish culture. This year during "The Wisła" were shown such polish films as 'Rose" by Wojciech Smarzowski or "The Black Thursday" by Antoni Krauze with tell about our not always good relationships. We all know our history and in my personal opinion facing difficult subjects on the big screen is a way to understand each other. This year were presented our best rewarded films and I hope that they moved the Russian viewers.

Seven Pounds..

   

       Yesterday I watched again my favourite film, Seven Pounds by Gabrielle Muccino. With tears in my eyes - as always. It's a rousing drama with Will Smith playing the main character which tells how much human life can change. Grant Nieparte wrote such a thought-provoking script which makes the film extremely haunting.

       The film is a moving story of Ben Thomas who survived the car accident in which the woman he loved and six other people died. He's blaming himself for this what did happen and he decides to compensate that by helping seven ill people. The film reaches a dramatic climax when Ben devotes his life to save one of them. 

       Seven Pounds is a riveting film despite it isn't action-packed. The plot is totally absorbing although it's quite complicated. The mystery of Ben is slowly unfolded and the atmosphere of awaiting is accented by impressive soundtrack. The script is absolutely touching, but this which makes Seven Pounds a captivating film in my opinion is spectacular acting. Especially powerful performance of Will Smith makes the main character entirely believable. Emotions of Ben Thomas are shown exceptionally convincing and shock the viewer. 

       I think it's so unfair that Seven Pounds didn't get any awards. In my opinion Gabrielle Mucciono should be appreciated because he created a masterpiece.  It is definitely a film worth seeing. I recommend it!   

By the sea...

Last weekend I went to the seaside.. The weather was rather stormy, but actually I prefer clouds and wind than dazzling sunshine.. I was walking on the seashore and I couldn't give up crooning The Old Ways...


The thundering waves are calling me home unto you..
The pounding sea is calling me home unto you..