JAKUBOWSKA. JAKUBOWSKA. JAKUBOWSKA.

Three stage events

What is it about?

“Jakubowska. Jakubowska. Jakubowska.” is a unique intergenerational theatrical triptych – three separate stage events united by a common theme: the life and work of Wanda Jakubowska, legendary director and “mother of Polish cinema.” The performances were created by three Polish directors: Weronika Szczawińska, Marta Szlasa-Rokicka and the duo Agnieszka Jakimiak and Mateusz Atman.

This is an artistic meeting with Wanda Jakubowska – a woman who, despite her enormous contribution to the history of Polish cinematography, remains an ambiguous figure shrouded in controversy. The event touches on the themes of female subjectivity, feminism, cultural memory and the place of art in the struggle for equality and independence.

The individual parts take place in different spaces of the Łódź Film School: the television studio, the school cinema, and other areas, highlighting the multidimensional nature of the project.

By whom?

Weronika Szczawińska – director, playwright, cultural studies scholar, and lecturer at the Theater Academy. She is a recipient of the 2019 “Polityka” Passport award, a member of the InSzPer collective, and the main creator and coordinator of the event “Jakubowska Jakubowska. Jakubowska.”

Marta Szlasa-Rokicka – director, playwright, theater scholar, and student at the Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków.

Agnieszka Jakimiak and Mateusz Atman – a creative duo combining directing, dramaturgy, and visual arts. They are the creators of experimental and acclaimed productions such as “Chamstwo,” “Susan Sontag,” “Miła robótka,” and “Drzwi percepcji.”

Who is it for?

• for young people and adults interested in experimental theater, feminist perspectives in art, the history of Polish cinematography and the work of women
• This event is recommended for ages 12 and older

Why is it worth it?

This is a unique opportunity to experience intergenerational dialogue in theater and to reflect on the history of Wanda Jakubowska – a figure important to Polish culture, yet controversial and uncomfortable. The performances address issues of equality, female solidarity, memory and critical thinking. They are an artistic tribute and an attempt to reinterpret the legacy of one of the pioneers of Polish cinema. The event will take place in a place shrouded in legend, one of the most frequently mentioned around the world when it comes to filmmakers and Łódź.

Availability:

The Film School building is accessible for people with limited mobility, equipped with an elevator and wide passageways. However, there are no accessible restrooms. In front of the campus, there is a public, free parking lot.

Nearby tram stop: Al. Piłsudskiego / Targowa

Photos:

Wanda Jakubowska on the set of the film “Spotkania w mroku”, photo by Tadeusz Kubiak, Polish National Film Archive
Weronika Szczawińska, photo by Weronika Szczawińska, press materials
Agnieszka Jakimiak, photo by Paweł Kuligowski, press materials
Mateusz Atman, photo by Pola Sobuń, press materials
Marta Szlasa-Rokicka, photo by Piotr Kubic, press materials

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