SPATiF. INTOXICATING SEMBLANCE OF FREEDOM

Travel back in time to the legendary SPATiF Actor's Club, a place that for decades was the heart of Warsaw's cultural life. Discover the fascinating history of this unique place, where artists, writers, secret agents, and oppositionists met, creating a unique atmosphere of freedom and creative energy. Learn about anecdotes and secrets hidden behind closed doors that shaped Polish culture.

• Iconic meeting place for artists and intellectuals
• History of Polish culture after the war
• Anecdotes and secrets of Warsaw nightlife
• Colorful descriptions of characters and events
• Engaging reading for history and culture lovers
• A story about freedom in times of censorship and surveillance
• Book by Aleksandra Szarłat, a respected author and historian

The Actor's Club of the Association of Polish Theater and Film Artists, known as SPATiF, was for many years the social, cultural, and informational center of the capital. It was here that artists felt safe, and culture could continue, thanks to the presence of exceptional regulars who still remembered the interwar period. Crossing the threshold of SPATiF was the dream of many, but who could enter was decided by the cloakroom attendant Franio – an institution.

SPATiF, located in the heart of Warsaw, although under surveillance by the security services, remained an island of freedom until martial law. Today, the venue is still operating, but the climate and customs have changed. All that remains of the old SPATiF is a legend and many anecdotes from the time when intense life took place behind closed doors. Aleksandra Szarłat's book colorfully describes this history of Polish cinema, theater, stage, and literature.

Aleksandra Szarłat, the author of the book, is a respected historian and publicist, specializing in the history of culture and social life. Her work is based on solid archival research and interviews with people associated with SPATiF. As a result, the book is not only a fascinating story but also a valuable source of knowledge about Polish post-war culture. The book was published by Czarne Publishing House, known for publishing high-quality non-fiction and reportage.

The book "SPATiF. Intoxicating semblance of freedom" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Polish culture, theater, and film. It is a story about a place that has forever been inscribed in the history of Warsaw and Poland. Learn about the fate of artists, intellectuals, and people who created the legend of SPATiF. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of those years and discover the secrets hidden behind closed doors.