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This book examines small cinemas and their presentation of society in times of crisis and conflict from an interdisciplinary and intercultural point of view. The authors concentrate on economic, social and political challenges and point to new phenomena which have been exposed by film directors. They present essays on, among others, Basque cinema; gendered controversies in post-communist small cinemas in Slovakia and Czech Republic; ethnic stereotypes in the works of Polish filmmakers; stereotypical representation of women in Japanese avant-garde; post-communist political myths in Hungary; the separatist movements of Catalonia; people in diasporas and during migrations. In view of these timely topics, the book touches on the most serious social and political problems. The films discussed provide an excellent platform for enhancing debates on politics, gender, migration and new aesthetics in cinema at departments of history, sociology, literature and film.

The work of Andrzej Wajda shows notable cohesion in spite of the wide ranging scope of his films. This book is a study of the output of his feature films.

Andrzej Wajda's films explore complex historical and political themes central to Polish identity and power dynamics, often igniting strong emotional responses and debates. This study focuses on his major political works, utilizing Bakhtin's dialogism to illustrate the interaction between the film and its audience. Additionally, it provides an in-depth analysis of the historical context surrounding the fall of the Socialist regime in Poland, highlighting the significance of Wajda's cinematic contributions to understanding this pivotal period.