Session 1: Mally Yina in discussion with Urszula Chowaniec

(Saturday, May 11, 1-2 pm)

PolinArts i Prometeusze

Come to this session to see a film and take part in the lively discussion on Polish Artist and their search for identity….

Artist: Mally Yina

Project title: PolinArts i Prometeusze / PolinArts and Prometheus (Presentation of the Documentary on Polish Artists in London)

1. Questions you may be asked before the film:

• Based on your life experience, how could you describe your national identity?
• What elements from your national identity do you consider most important?
• From your knowledge, what is a general opinion about Polish people?
• How many Polish people do you know personally?
• What are their jobs?
• Have you heard about Polish artists who work in London? Why/How?
• Do you know any Polish jokes?

2. Discussion after the projection:

• Was there anything in the film that was new to you?
• Was there anything that especially surprised you?
• What are your reflections about the identity of migrants?
• What are your reflections about your own identity?
• Would you like to know more about any of the artists?

Artist’s Profile:

Mally Yina is a theatre director and an award winning filmmaker.