FROM WERTOV TO SKONIECZNY. PEASANT FATE ACCORDING TO.. - JADWIGA HUKOV

Jadwiga Hukov's book is a fascinating journey through the history of Polish documentary film, showing how, under the banner of "cinema of truth," a "cinema of untruth" was born. It is a study of how important historical knowledge and familiarity with the context are for the proper interpretation of non-fiction films. The author analyzes how the realities of life in the countryside were distorted and formatted by documentary filmmakers in the service of ideology, and appreciates the contribution of filmmakers who tried to debunk this image.

• In-depth analysis of the history of documentary film
• Study of the "cinema of truth" and the "cinema of untruth"
• Critical look at the role of ideology in film
• Assessment of the contribution of filmmakers to debunking the image of the countryside
• Review by Prof. Mikołaj Jazdon
• Authored by Dr. habil. Jadwiga Hukov, Prof. UJ
• 480 pages full of analyses and reflections

Jadwiga Hukov's book is not only a film analysis, but also a reflection on the role of the document in shaping social awareness. From the perspective of an experienced researcher and juror of international film festivals, the author leads the reader through a labyrinth of interpretations and contexts, showing the complexity of the relationship between image and reality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in film history, rural sociology, and the issue of manipulation in the media.

Dr. habil. Jadwiga Hukov, Prof. UJ, is a respected researcher of documentary and feature films from Central Europe. Since 1996, she has been associated with the Institute of Audiovisual Arts of the Jagiellonian University, actively participating in cultural life, serving on the selection committee and the Program Council of the Krakow Film Festival. Her publications, such as "Document after the Breakthrough" and "Documentary Film of the Havel Era," are an important contribution to the development of knowledge about documentary film in the region.

The Jagiellonian University Press, known for its high-quality scientific and popular science publications, presents readers with another book that is sure to appeal to a wide audience. "From Wertov to Skonieczny" is a book that provokes thought, inspires further research, and encourages a critical look at the reality around us. It is a book that will remain in the reader's memory for a long time.