Retro-style wallpaper, high gloss furniture, colorful motley chairs – all those elements, so characteristic of the period of the People's Republic of Poland, make up the specific atmosphere of this place. In the sleeping area we placed a large comfortable bed, lined with soft duvets and cushions. The warm beige colors, lights, red curtains and accessories all lend the evenings spent here a lot of romance and charm.
Behind the suite’s double doors you will find a functional bathroom with a shower cabin. Relax watching your favorite movie on the 32-inch TV with LED technology, while drinking tea in old-school glasses with silver holders. All the decor and furnishings perfectly evoke the atmosphere of the previous era.
The film Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema is a unique Polish production that entertains and provokes thought. In the middle of the screening, characters begin to emerge from the screen and speak with the audience. The film also demonstrates how art can influence a person's life and values.
The film's script draws on an idea from the American production The Purple Rose of Cairo, in which a character from the film steps out to the audience.
The film explores the place where film ends and reality begins. As the actors begin to speak with the audience, emotions, tensions, and reflections on freedom of choice and one's own identity emerge.
The film is directed by Wojciech Marczewski, a director known for creating films that balance between reality and metaphor.
The film won the Golden Lion at the Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia. He also received a nomination for the European Film Award for Best Actor. The production was screened at international festivals, including the Un Certain Regard section in Cannes. Janusz Gajos considered the role of a censor one of the most important in his professional life.
The main character, a censor, stumbles upon a screening and tries to contain the chaos as the film spirals out of control. His story is also a metaphor for internal changes and the question of what is worth protecting and what is worth changing in life.
The film's title emphasizes the word "liberty." This refers to both cinema and life. The production demonstrates how art can liberate thought and encourage courage.
Although the action is universal, most of the filming was done in Łódź. The role of the titular "Liberty" cinema was played by the now-defunct "Włókniarz" cinema.
The apartment of the protagonist, censor Rabski, was located in the famous Scheibler tenement house on the corner of Piotrkowska and Próchnika Streets.
The filmmakers juxtaposed elements of film-within-a-film with audience reactions and the actions of the authorities, creating a multi-layered narrative. This is rare in Polish cinema of the era. The film is considered a powerful portrayal of the political transformation, revealing the decline of modernist cinema.
