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The basic principle of the film distribution system in state socialist Poland was the ‘geopolitical balance criterion’, which regulated the quantity of films from capitalist states compared to those from other Soviet bloc countries. This presented a challenge to cinemas, which had to adhere to ideological principles while also generating income for the system. Consequently, films from the West were promoted in the best premiere cinemas, while films from the Soviet bloc were shown more frequently in less popular venues. Drawing on archival sources, this chapter provides a bottom-up perspective combined with nationwide statistical data. To provide a comprehensive view, data from the large industrial city of Łódź and the small rural region of Zielona Góra are compared to illustrate the different problems faced by both District Cinema Boards.

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Chasing Its Own Tail: Film Distribution in a State-Governed Cinema Culture—The Case of the People’s Republic of Poland (1960–1975)

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    2025年

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  • Konrad Klejsa

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The basic principle of the film distribution system in state socialist Poland was the ‘geopolitical balance criterion’, which regulated the quantity of films from capitalist states compared to those from other Soviet bloc countries. This presented a challenge to cinemas, which had to adhere to ideological principles while also generating income for the system. Consequently, films from the West were promoted in the best premiere cinemas, while films from the Soviet bloc were shown more frequently in less popular venues. Drawing on archival sources, this chapter provides a bottom-up perspective combined with nationwide statistical data. To provide a comprehensive view, data from the large industrial city of Łódź and the small rural region of Zielona Góra are compared to illustrate the different problems faced by both District Cinema Boards.