Danuta Walesa is paying a visit to Chicago at the invitation of the 25th Polish Film Festival in America.
Mrs. Walesa talked today, November 22, with the media and representatives of the local community about Andrzej Wajda’s latest movie “Walesa: Man of Hope” and about her book “Danuta Walesa: Dreams and Secrets”, written by Piotr Adamowicz, who is accompanying her during her ongoing Chicago visit.
While in Chicago, Danuta Walesa will collect the Wings Award on behalf of director Andrzej Wajda whom the organizers of the 25th Polish Film Festival in America honored for his special contribution to the Polish cinematography abroad. The award was announced during the Opening Gala of the 25th Polish Film Festival in America on November 9, 2013 in Chicago.
More at the Consulate’s website: www.chicago.mfa.gov.pl
Photo: Polish Consulate in Chicago