CUBAN – POLISH „PREVIOUS SCENES” AWARDED IN NYON

Yesterday evening in Swiss Nyon the 19th edition of Visions du reel – one of the most prominent European documentary festivals – came to an end. Among the laureates was a 30-minutes long “Previous scenes” by Aleksandra Maciuszek.

Poland had two representatives in the competition – “The Art of Falling” by Bartek Konopka and Piotr Rosołowski, produced by Adam Mickiewicz Institute and Otter Films and the awarded “Previos scenes” made in coproduction with Cuba. On the last festival’s day the documentary was awarded a special award of the “First step” section handed over by the Young Public. It is worth to mention that there was another Polish feature at the festival as Krzysztof Gierat – the director of Krakow Film Festival was a member of Cinéma Suisse competition jury. Films screened in the competitive sections at Nyon were watched and awarded by seven jury teams. The festival’s Grand Prix went to Swiss “Karma Shadub” by Ramon Ginger and Jan Gassman. 
 
 The Cuban-Polish “Previous scenes” is a story of Enrique, who lives together with his daughter and a few months old grandson. He was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease. Despite unfavorable news the family life goes on in an untroubled rythm, while young Luís Enrique is brought up by his caring grandfather who doesn’t seem to be discouraged to make new plans. A visually austere yet expressive documentary by Aleksandra Maciuszek is a portrait of a family awaiting the death. 
 
 Born in Poland Maciuszek is a graduate of Cuban Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión de San Antonio de los Baños (EICTV). “Previous scenes” is her graduation documentary. 
 
 It is worth to mention that “Previous scenes” will have its Polish premiere in a month as it was selected for a competitive line up of 53rd Krakow Film Festival. The documentary will be screened as a part of International Competition and will compete with 37 films for the Golden Dragon Award. 
 
 The complete list of all the laureates can be found at the official Visions du reel website.