Sources in English on Polish cinema are especially scant . . . What a relief, then, to read such an informed and concise yet exhaustive account of Polish cinema. - Slavic Review What makes Haltof's book so wonderful is that, like a great filmmaker, he uses his subject to craft a much deeper and complex story of the Polish people and their search for a national identity . . . With clarity and fluidity he makes Poland come alive . . . To most of us the Polish national cinema was lost. Thanks to Mr. Haltof it has been found. - Film and History Haltof's comprehensive, lucid, and refreshing critical history of Polish cinema significantly expands the existing literature on the topic in English . . . his excellent bibliography and chronological filmography will make this remarkable volume essential for all serious libraries and very useful in the undergraduate or graduate classroom. - Choice No doubt this 100-year history of Polish movie making is an outstanding reference work, the only one