We are pleased to confirm that due to the small grant received from the 
City Council:
- simultaneus translations (Polish to English and English to Polish) will 
be provided during the first/second day of the event. 
- registration fee for all participants has been slightly reduced to 100 
Euro (including 2 nights at the university hotel); this refers to the 
authors of already submitted paper proposals, as well as to all who are 
willing to present one. 

Please note that the submissions deadline has been extended to May 31, 
2006. 

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Department of Media and Audio-Visual Culture, University of Lodz 
announces its 
CALL FOR PAPERS 
for International Conference 
REDISCOVERING POLISH CINEMA: 
HISTORY – IDEOLOGY – POLITICS 
to be held 23-25 October 2006 in LODZ (Poland) 

Various transformations in the social and cultural landscape have been 
reshaping the way Polish cinema is understood, yet still there is little 
clarity about its position within the area of politics and ideology. The 
central theme of the conference addresses issues arising from these complex 
relations in both the past and the present of Polish cinema. 

The aim of the conference is to inspire incite dialogues, strengthen 
research networks centered on the subject, and provide an opportunity for 
scholars and students from all parts of the world to meet and debate on the 
following topics: 

v the role of cinema in the public sphere 
v representations of history - the uses of the past to define/transform 
collective memory 
v propaganda in newsreels and broadcast media 
v reframing “auteur cinema” in terms of its relationship towards politics 
v the role of autobiography as a narrative strategy 
v the influence of government sponsorship on production and distribution 
v state censorship – subordination and dissent 
v cinema as a tool for constructing and solidifying (or unmasking and 
undermining) the claims of dominant ideologies 
v religion and spirituality as repressed issues 
v class and gender identities 
v stereotypic images of other nations and ethnic minorities 
v marginalized or under-represented viewpoints and experiences 
v strategies of discord in Polish avant-garde and amateur cinema 
v the growing recognition of diverse audience cultures and subcultures 
v cultural and political tensions within the contemporary society 
v a critical revision of existing accounts of Polish cinema 

We encourage contributions from participants representing various 
theoretical, philosophical and political approaches. Papers comparing 
Polish cinema with case studies from other regions of East and Central 
Europe are also welcome. 

Location 

The conference will be held at the University of Lodz, The Biedermann 
Palace (ul. Franciszkanska 1/5, Lodz; http://free.art.pl/ktltf). The nearby 
Conference Centre (ul. Kopcinskiego 16/18; http://www.csk.uni.lodz.pl) 
provides accommodation. There's a direct airway from London to Lodz. 

Fees 

Conference fee is 100 EURO and covers admissions to all sessions, 
conference materials, accommodation, opening reception, meals and 
refreshments. 

Every effort will be made to reduce conference costs; this, however, is 
subject to the availability of funding. At the present stage University of 
Lodz is unfortunately unable to assist its guests financially. Participants 
are strongly encouraged to seek funding from national and international 
sources to cover travel and accommodation expenses. 

Submission 

Papers (of approximately 20 minutes' length) can be delivered in English or 
Polish (if necessary, simultaneous translation will be provided). 

If you would like to present a paper, please send an outline to: 

Dr Konrad Klejsa 
Katedra Mediow i Kultury Audiowizualnej 
University of Lodz 
ul. Franciszkanska 1/5 
91-431 Lodz, Poland 
fax. (48 42) 66 55 133 
email: [log in to unmask] 

Deadline for proposals is 31 May 2006. 

Proposals should include a 100-500 word abstract of the paper (MS Word 
attachments only) plus a short bio (contact details and 
institutional/departmental affiliation). 

Further enquiries should be addressed to the organizers. More information, 
including details of venues and special screenings, will be available in 
June 2006 and sent directly to the participants. 

We look forward to seeing you at the conference! 

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