The Struggle for Form: Perspectives on Polish Avant-Garde Film 1916-1989

This is the first in English comprehensive account of the Polish avant-garde film from its beginnings in the early decades of the last century to the collapse of communism in 1989. This book is an indispensable introduction to the theories and practices of critically important avant-garde artists and filmmakers. Analysing the impact of technological evolution on the newly emerging experimental trends (from 35mm, 16mm to video), this volume appeals to practical and theoretical students interested in experimental filmmaking practices, as well as those concerned with the history of the European avant-gardes in general.