Description
In Iceland there are problems in ignorance in the area of Polish silent movies that are classics and unknown works and not hitherto shown in Iceland, a lack of access to some Icelandic films thereby resulting in a near total ignorance in the area in Poland, awareness about Icelandic culture in Poland and lack of opportunities of showcasing it in an innovative and diversified way. The objective of the project is to organize film and music events, exhibitions and meetings, in Poland and Iceland as well as to improve the quality of cooperation between institutions, support intercultural dialog, increase active participation in culture among the population, and broaden the cultural offer and diverse cultural activities. The project will promote a more efficient use of the cultural and creative potential of the civic society. By realizing film showings (Polish and Icelandic films) with the participation of the Icelandic partner, website, meetings, lectures, panels with representatives of both countries the project will promote the development of intercultural dialog and the reinforcement of bilateral relations between the Donor State and Poland. Target groups–artists and experts in the field of culture, local and regional communities, employees of cultural institutions, media, public opinion, children, youth. More projects are planned with the Reykjavik Film Academy - project partner (film screenings, meetings, joint cultural initiatives).
Summary of project results
In Iceland there were problems in ignorance in the area of Polish silent movies that are classics and unknown works and not hitherto shown in Iceland, a lack of access to some Icelandic films thereby resulting in a near total ignorance in the area in Poland, awareness about Icelandic culture in Poland and lack of opportunities of showcasing it in an innovative and diversified way. The objective of the project was to organize film and music events, exhibitions and meetings, in Poland and Iceland. Theproject aimed at improving of the quality of cooperation between institutions, supporting intercultural dialogue, increasing active participation in culture among the population, and broadening the cultural offer and diverse cultural activities.By organizing events for children and youth, concerts, workshops, and exhibitions, the project promote a more efficient use of the cultural and creative potential of the civic society and also contribute to the reduction of economic and social differences within EEA.Furthermore, by realizing film showings (Polish and Icelandic films) with the participation of the Icelandic partner (cooperation with partner), website (which will facilitate international dialog and the presentation of shared results), organization of meetings, lectures, panels with representatives of both countries (promoting the exchange of experience, knowledge and knowhow) – the project promote the development of intercultural dialog and the reinforcement of bilateral relations between the Donor State and Poland. By conducting joint initiatives leading to a common result (e.g. video clips), the cooperation between Poland and Iceland is deepen and much stronger. Target groups–artists and experts in the field of culture, local and regional communities, employees of cultural institutions, media, public opinion, children, youth.More projects are planned with the Reykjavik Film Academy (film screenings, meetings, joint cultural initiatives). Owing to the prestige, rank and broad contacts with other institutions, the Reykjavik Film Academy was the Partner of the project. The Academy has close ties with the movie theater Bíó Paradís (also located in Reykjavik) where the events in Iceland will take place.
Summary of bilateral results
The project will continue after completion whereas the goals will be achieved. Project events will strengthen contacts between institutions and support the continuation of joint ventures in the future (e.g. by creating a cyclical or even annual cooperation at the event in Iceland – the Polish film days). All events planned in the project will serve the future development and improvement of cooperation between the National Film Archive and the Partner, both during as well as after the completion of the project. The extensive cooperation during the organization of cultural events may result in the development of the film archives of both countries (Poland and Iceland).