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Master of the Emotional Trap: An Interview with Krzysztof Kieślowski
Art + Stories
Art

Master of the Emotional Trap: An Interview with Krzysztof Kieślowski

On the 80th anniversary of his birth, we share an interview with the Polish film director Krzysztof Kieślowski from the “Przekrój” archives.
Izabella Bodnar
The Polish Road to Motorization
Art + Stories
Experiences

The Polish Road to Motorization

In 1957, future sci-fi legend Stanisław Lem wrote for “Przekrój” about the role of cars and motorization in Polish society – and how it differed from the West.
Stanisław Lem
My Plans for Suicide
Art + Stories, Soul + Body
Experiences, Wellbeing

My Plans for Suicide

Death is, in fact, banal! One of authors suggests a major reversal in how he evaluates his life in this article from the 1967 edition of “Przekrój”.
Jan Stoberski
A City in Ruins
Art + Stories
Experiences, Fiction

A City in Ruins

World War II may have been coming to an end in the summer of 1945, but its destruction was palpable all across Poland. An early issue of “Przekrój” reflected on this.
Ewa Pawlik
The Rojek Sisters Say Down with Aura!
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

The Rojek Sisters Say Down with Aura!

Health is on many people’s minds at the moment, but what of seasonal flu? We present you with a 1967 column from The Rojek Sisters series.
The Rojek Sisters
A National Asana
Soul + Body, Art + Stories
Wellbeing, Fiction

A National Asana

Back in the early 1980s, “Przekrój” was already instructing our younger readers on the yogic tree pose. But the history of yoga in Poland dates way back to the early 20th century with one Wincenty Lutosławski.
Ewa Pawlik
Settling Scores With Myself
Art + Stories
Opinions

Settling Scores With Myself

Kindness brings joy! One of our authors shares his thoughts on why it’s worth not being selfish in this article from the 1986 edition of “Przekrój”.
Jan Stoberski
How Joyful Are You?
Soul + Body
Good Mood

How Joyful Are You?

This 1987 personality quiz from our archives will help you to better understand and reflect on your ability to feel joy.
Przekrój
Hang in There
Soul + Body
Good Mood

Hang in There

In this 1979 report from the “Przekrój” archives, a series of journalists, clinicians and audience members muse on how to find joy in life.
Przekrój
A New Year from an Old World
Art + Stories
Experiences

A New Year from an Old World

The year 1989 was especially significant for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. We take a look at the prognoses “Przekrój” made in our final issue of the 1980s.
Ewa Pawlik