Short documentary about disco polo, a type of dance music which originated in rural areas of Poland.
Though considered tacky by many people, it is becoming incredibly popular.
To learn more and see more films, visit project's site: warsaw-stories.blogspot.com

Warszawa widziana oczami obcokrajowca. Amerykanka Jodie Baltazar mieszka na warszawskim blokowisku. Stara sie ułożyć sobie życie w Polsce, która jest dla niej krajem dosc egzotycznym. Ten film to część projektu "Z Miasta Warszawa" o życiu w stolicy. * * * * *
Warsaw seen with the eyes of a foreigner. An American woman lives on the socialist-era housing estate and figures out the way to be happy in Poland. Part of "Warsaw Stories", project about life in Warsaw.

Story about a group of friends who commute together to work in Warsaw. About 500 thousand people commute every day to Polish capital.

This film is part of a project about life in Warsaw.

Shot, edited and produced by Piotr Malecki.

Please credit Piotr Malecki/Panos Pictures
To see more of Panos Pictures work go to panos.co.uk

Wika Szmit is 74 years old and a pensioner. Three times a week she runs discos at the Bolek club in Warsaw.

Produced, edited and shot by Piotr Malecki.
Part of an ongoing series about life in Warsaw.

Please credit Piotr Malecki/Panos Pictures
To see more of Panos Pictures work go to panos.co.uk

Ekon Association in Warsaw is a recycling plant that provides jobs for people with learning difficulties or mental health issues; who would otherwise find it difficult to get work. When you're often excluded from society work is 'A pleasure'.

Produced, edited and shot by Piotr Malecki.
Part of an ongoing series about life in Warsaw.

Please credit Piotr Malecki/Panos Pictures
To see more of Panos Pictures work go to panos.co.uk