Polish Film Chronicle
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Polish Film Chronicle (1944-1995) was a 10-minute length newsreel
shown in Polish cinemas prior to the main film. It continued the traditions of the pre-war Polish Telegraphic Agency
. During communist times it was often used as propaganda
tool.
Newsreel
A newsreel was a form of short documentary film prevalent in the first half of the 20th century, regularly released in a public presentation place and containing filmed news stories and items of topical interest. It was a source of news, current affairs and entertainment for millions of moviegoers...
shown in Polish cinemas prior to the main film. It continued the traditions of the pre-war Polish Telegraphic Agency
Polish Telegraphic Agency
Polish Telegraphic Agency was a Polish state-owned news agency established in 1918. As the only such agency in Poland at the time it was the official supplier of news on Poland both for the Polish press and foreign media . Since 1927 the PAT also issued a weekly newsreel...
. During communist times it was often used as propaganda
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
tool.