Poetyka filmów szkoły polskiej (kilka refleksji o inspiracjach)

The article is devoted to the Polish Film School. The origins of the phenomenon are pre-sented against the background of Polish cinema in post-communist times. The author emphasizes the impact of Italian neo¬ realism upon the Polish Film School, which is strongly reflected in cinematography. Also similarities with and inspirations from German expres-sionism are traced. Critics’ opinions on the most significant films from the Polish Film School and the movement itself are cited.