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07. 10. 2015.
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“Vivat Academia, vivant Professores” say the lyrics of an old traditional song. The new academic year 2015/2016 at the Lodz Film School has been officially started.

The new academic year opening gala followed the tradition but did not lack originality. On the agenda there was immatriculation, singing Gaudeamus and speeches of important guests, but also singing ever green songs like “Tomorrow never dies” and important words were said by the Rector prof. Mariusz Grzegorzek „Those who make good and important films save the whole world”!

- I’d like to appeal to you – let’s stay sensible. We live in the world of manipulation and lies and not only are we their victims but also their creators. – said Rector Grzegorzek referring to the students. – As people and artists we have to take responsibility not only for ourselves but also for our relatives, and the world as such. Let’s not eat pasta with instant sauces, let’s not watch Polsat or TVN programmes. Let’s not allow them to tell us what’s important. Let’s stay calm and balanced. It’s a schizoid show - selections, competitions, festivals, critics reviews, struggling for funds for the next project whereas the world is choking with new projects, films, plays which get swallowed and spat out. Is it worth taking part in this race?

- I wish you were true to yourselves. I wish you had time and desire for real work. We, here in the school, do not expect you to be complete directors, cinematographers or actors, but please, take responsibility for yourselves and others and your films or roles will appear. And bear it in mind that those who make good and important films save the whole world.