For Immediate Release Contact: Carol O’Sullivan

Nov. 3, 2008 412-681-5449

Three Rivers Film Festival Announces Polish Poster Art

Plakat! Poster Art from Poland is presented at Filmmakers Galleries from Nov. 7, 2008 through Jan. 10, 2009, as part of the Polish series in the Three Rivers Film Festival. Surveying work from 1990 to present, these fine art works continue the successes of Polish graphic “art of the street” that began at the end of the 19th century. Because they are utilitarian, posters are often relegated to the graphic arts. Polish posters, however, breach the boundaries of poster design, elevating them to an art form. This exhibit, featuring “new wave” Polish socio-political artists, was curated by Dr. Irene Kabala and Krzysztof Dydo. It is presented in partnership with the University Museum, College of Fine Arts, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and underwritten by The Kosciuszko Foundation of New York.

The Opening Reception is held in conjunction with the guest appearance of Polish director Jerzy Stuhr and presentation of his film, Twists of Fate, on Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00pm showtime) at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The reception will take place after the screening. An actor, screenwriter and director, Stuhr has won a host of Polish and international film awards, including the 2005 Life Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival. During his distinguished career he’s worked alongside such legends as Krzysztof Kieślowski, Agnieszka Holland, Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Zanussi.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through ProArts (412-394-3353) or at the front desk at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Ave. For more information contact: Ann at 412-681-5449, ext. 206.