Warsaw Film Fest sets political agenda
Surprise Polish election stirs event
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With a surprise election due Oct. 21 and twin brothers President Lech Kaczynski and Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski struggling to maintain power in Poland, films like "Twist of Fate," which explores the minefield of communist-era secret police archives, have some politicos nervous.
Meanwhile, tiny Estonia is emerging as a power-hitter in film, with five features screening, including Venice kudo winner "Autumn Ball" by Veiko Ounpuu, a top draw in its home country.
Two Polish pics generating buzz are helmer Dariusz Jablonski's "Strawberry Wine," screening in the New Films New Directors competition, and helmer Anna Maliszewska's irreverent "Room for a Quick One."
Fest, which also features the bustling CentEast market and editing and journalism workshops, wraps Oct. 21.
