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Jacek Koman
Jacek Koman (born 15 August 1956) is a Polish actor and singer. Early life Koman was born in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, to actors Halina Koman (née Dobrowolska; born 3 January 1923) and Adam Koman (24 December 1922 – 1 December 2005), and came to Australia in 1982 with his brother Tomek. They landed in Perth before heading over to Melbourne, where he began acting again. Koman attended the National Film School in Łódź, where he studied acting alongside Małgorzata Potocka, Andrzej Szczytko and Piotr Skiba (1974-78). His first professional stage appearance was as Lysander in a production of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' in Bielsko-Biała in 1978. Career In Melbourne, Koman met his partner, Australian actress Catherine McClements, in the late 1980s at the Anthill Theatre. They now have two children together – Clementine Coco (born July 2001) and Quincy (born May 2007). The couple have worked together a number of times, including films ''Redheads'' and ''Floodhouse'', as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bielsko-Biała
Bielsko-Biała (; cs, Bílsko-Bělá, german: Bielitz-Biala, szl, Bjylsko-Bjoło) is a city in southern Poland, with a population of approximately 168,319 as of December 2021, making it the 22nd largest city in Poland, and an area of . It is a centre of the Bielsko Urban Agglomeration with 325,000 inhabitants and is an administrative, automotive, education, transport, and tourism hub of Podbeskiedzie Region as well as the Bielsko Industrial Region. It serves as the seat of the Bielsko County, Euroregion Beskydy, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bielsko–Żywiec and the Evangelical Church Diocese of Cieszyn. Situated north of the Beskid Mountains, Bielsko-Biała is composed of two former towns which merged in 1951 – ''Bielsko'' in the west and ''Biała'' in the east – on opposite banks of the Biała River that once divided Silesia and Lesser Poland. Between 1975 and 1998, the city was the seat of Bielsko Voivodeship and currently lies within the Silesian Voivodeship. The city i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Strindberg
''Play Strindberg'' is a comedy play by the Swiss writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt, written in 1968 and published in 1969. It is a free adaptation of August Strindberg's ''The Dance of Death'' (1900), using Strindberg's characters. The title is a reference to Jacques Loussier's ''Play Bach'' series of recordings. The play premiered in Basel on 8 February 1969. See also * Swiss literature * 1969 in literature This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1969. Events *February 8 – After 147 years, the last issue of ''The Saturday Evening Post'' in its original form appears in the United States. *March 23 – Germa ... References {{August Strindberg 1969 plays Adaptations of works by August Strindberg German-language plays Plays by Friedrich Dürrenmatt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children Of Men
''Children of Men'' is a 2006 dystopian action thriller film co-written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The screenplay, based on P. D. James' 1992 novel '' The Children of Men'', was credited to five writers, with Clive Owen making uncredited contributions. The film takes place in 2027, when two decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse. Asylum seekers seek sanctuary in the United Kingdom, where they are subjected to detention and refoulement by the government. Owen plays civil servant Theo Faron, who must help refugee Kee ( Clare-Hope Ashitey) escape the chaos. ''Children of Men'' also stars Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Pam Ferris, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine. The film was released by Universal Pictures on 22 September 2006 in the UK and on 25 December in the US. Critics noted the relationship between the US' Christmas opening and the film's themes of hope, redemption, and faith. Despite the limited release and lack of any clear m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Incredible Journey Of Mary Bryant
''The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant'' is a 2005 miniseries loosely based on the life of Mary Bryant, an English girl from Cornwall who in this telling was convicted of petty theft (though the historical Mary Bryant was transported for a violent robbery and assault), and who was transported to the Australian Penal Colony on the First Fleet with other prisoners bound for Botany Bay. It was written by Peter Berry and directed by Peter Andrikidis. The film had a budget in excess of 15 million, making it the largest-budget television mini-series produced in Australia. BBC News. 15 April 2006. Plot Mary's story begins in her home, Cornwall where her vi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stingers (TV Series)
''Stingers'' (1998–2004) is an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program. The series has also aired in 65 countries, including Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Iran, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and Papua New Guinea. Inspired by true events, ''Stingers'' chronicled the cases of a deep undercover unit of the Victoria Police. The series also followed their personal lives, which sometimes became intertwined with their jobs. The show received average ratings during its debut season, but after some major changes, including intensive character development, the series became a success the following year. The original cast members include Peter Phelps, Joe Petruzzi, Kate Kendall, Ian Stenlak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Life Of Us
''The Secret Life of Us'' is an Australian television drama series set in the beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is primarily a drama with some comedic moments. The series was produced by Southern Star Group and screened in Australia from 2001 to 2005 on Network Ten and on Channel 4 in the UK. Initially co-funded by the two networks, Channel 4 pulled out after the third series and the fourth series was not aired in the UK. The series won three silver Logie Awards. It has been shown in other countries such as New Zealand ( TV3) where it is rated R16 in New Zealand for offensive language and sex scenes; Ireland (RTÉ Two), Canada (SuperChannel3), the Netherlands (Yorin), France (Canal Plus, France 4), Estonia (ETV, Kanal 11), Norway (NRK), Serbia (B92, TV Avala), Russia (TNT, Muz TV), Israel ( Channel 2), South Africa (M-Net), and the United States (Hulu). Plot The show revolves around a group of friends in their mid 20s to earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moulin Rouge!
''Moulin Rouge!'' (, ) is a 2001 jukebox musical romantic drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It follows a young English poet, Christian, who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine. The film uses the musical setting of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris and is the final part of Luhrmann's "Red Curtain Trilogy," following '' Strictly Ballroom'' (1992) and ''Romeo + Juliet'' (1996). A co-production of Australia and the United States, it stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, and Richard Roxburgh feature in supporting roles. ''Moulin Rouge!'' premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival and was released in theaters on 18 May 2001 in North America and on 25 May 2001 in Australia. The film was praised for Luhrmann's direction, the performances of the cast, its soundtrack, costume design, and production values. It was also a commercial success, grossing $179.2 million on a $50 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping (film)
''The Sound of One Hand Clapping'' is a 1998 Australian drama film directed by Richard Flanagan, based on the 1997 novel of the same name. It was entered into the 48th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was shot in Hobart, Tasmania. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1998 the soundtrack was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album.ARIA Award previous winners. Cast * Kerry Fox as Sonja Buloh * Kristof Kaczmarek as Bojan Buloh * Rosie Flanagan as Sonja, age 8 * Arabella Wain as Sonja, age 3 * Evelyn Krape as Jenja * Melita Jurisic as Maria Buloh * Jacek Koman as Picotti * Essie Davis as Jean * Regina Gaigalas as Mrs. Michnik (as Gina Gaigalas) * Julie Forsyth Julie Forsyth is an Australian actress best known for her stage performances, and probably Lotis, the talking lift from '' Lift Off''. In the 1980s and 1990s she was associated with director Jean Pierre Mignon at the Anthill theatre company in ... as Mrs. Heaney Production Richard Flanagan origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildside (Australian TV Series)
''Wildside'' is an Australian crime drama television series broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 1997 to 1999. It was created by director Michael Jenkins and producer Ben Gannon. ''Wildside'' began as a 180-minute miniseries which aired over two nights on November 23, 1997 and November 24, 1997. It returned on February 4, 1998 in a one-hour format. The show stars Tony Martin as Bill McCoy, a former detective who comes to Sydney looking for his missing son. Unlike other police procedurals, it also follows the staff of a crisis centre, run by Dr. Maxine Summers (Rachael Blake), in the gritty, red-light district of the city. The series was filmed in Darlinghurst, Sydney and was characterised by its use of ad lib dialogue and hand held camera work. The show was critically acclaimed, winning several Logie Awards, including Most Outstanding Miniseries Logie in 1998, and Silver Logies for outstanding work by Tony Martin and Rachael Blake in 1999, as well as se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank God He Met Lizzie
''Thank God He Met Lizzie'' is a 1997 Australian romantic comedy film directed by Cherie Nowlan and starring Frances O'Connor, Richard Roxburgh and Cate Blanchett. It was Nowlan's directorial debut. In the United States, the film was released as ''The Wedding Party.'' Premise The film revolves around two stories, firstly the upcoming wedding of Lizzie (Blanchett) and Guy (Roxburgh) and a second story in flashback of Guy's previous relationship with Jenny ( Frances O'Connor). Cast * Richard Roxburgh as ''Guy Jamieson'' * Cate Blanchett as ''Lizzie'' * Frances O'Connor as ''Jenny'' * Linden Wilkinson as ''Poppy'' * John Gaden as ''Dr. O'Hara'' * Genevieve Mooy as ''Mrs. Jamieson'' * Michael Ross as ''Mr. Jamieson'' * Melissa Ippolito as ''Catriona younger'' * Elena Pavli as ''Catriona older'' * Craig Rasmus as ''Dominic'' * Rhett Walton as ''Tony'' * Jeanette Cronin as ''Yvette'' * Arthur Angel as ''George'' * Wadih Dona as ''Angelo'' * Celia Ireland as ''Cheryl'' * Roy Billin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What I Have Written
''What I Have Written'' is a 1996 Australian drama film directed by John Hughes and starring Martin Jacobs. accessed 19 November 2012 It was entered into the . At the the soundtrack was nominated for [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twisted Tales (TV Series)
''Twisted Tales'' is an Australian television anthology and mystery drama which screened on the Nine Network from December 1996 to January 1998. Each episode was narrated by Bryan Brown, who also produced the follow-up series, ''Two Twisted'', in 2006. Each episode of the series contains a twist ending. Release The series initially aired during December 1996 and January 1997, before going on hiatus. Later in 1997, a video titled ''Still Twisted'' was made for the Australian and American markets. It compiled various episodes from the series into a single movie. The show briefly returned to Australian television in early 1998. Episode list See also * List of Australian television series * List of Nine Network programs The following list of programs are currently broadcast by the Nine Network / 9HD, 9Go!, 9Gem, 9Life and 9Rush as well as their regional affiliates, including WIN, NBN and Imparja as well as catch-up service 9Now. Some affiliate stations ... Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
