The Wielka Warszawska Documentary Film Screening: Exploring Warsaw's Horse Racing Heritage

This event features a screening of the documentary 'Wielka Warszawska' by Barbara Bossak-Herbst, which explores the renowned Warsaw horse races and their significance to the city's identity. The film is part of the 'Niematerialna Warszawa' project focusing on the capital's traditions.

The event presents a screening of the documentary film 'Wielka Warszawska,' directed by Barbara Bossak-Herbst and co-written with Mateusz Szlachtycz. The film delves into the famous Warsaw horse races, an event that has long attracted locals and visitors, and highlights how this sporting occasion contributes to the city's identity. Barbara Bossak-Herbst, a sociologist, researcher, and director affiliated with the University of Warsaw's Sociology Department, focuses her work on social anthropology, urban sociology, and visual culture. She is also the author of the book 'Warszawska enklawa. Świat społeczny wyścigów konnych na Służewcu' (2020) and the ethnographic film '450 kilos of dreams' (2018). The film serves as an introduction to the world of horse racing, narrated by actor Marek Siudym, who is also an experienced equestrian. 'Wielka Warszawska' was produced as part of the 'Niematerialna Warszawa' film series, which aims to document and showcase the capital's traditions and intangible cultural heritage. This series, initiated by the cultural department of the City of Warsaw, seeks to capture intergenerational practices and customs that shape Warsaw's identity and strengthen the connection between residents and their city.