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Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska

Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska


MANIFF 2020: Traumfabrik

MANIFF 2020: Traumfabrik

Manchester International Film Festival opens with Traumfabrik, a romantic love story that forms part of the festival’s German Film section, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
MANIFF 2020: Amores perros

MANIFF 2020: Amores perros

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2000 directorial debut Amores perros provides a look into the class structure in Mexico City that is still relevant today, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
Opinion: Can we separate the art from the artist?

Opinion: Can we separate the art from the artist?

In light of the raft of sexual misconduct allegations within the film industry, Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska discusses whether or not we truly can separate art from its artist
Review: Midnight Family

Review: Midnight Family

A combination of Midnight Family’s thrilling cinematography and enthralling ethically complex subject matter make it a must-see documentary, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
Council commisssion review of Gay Village

Council commisssion review of Gay Village

In a bid to better understand the significance of Gay Village to the community, Manchester City Council have created a survey to establish its significance
The Bolton Barber tackling mental health

The Bolton Barber tackling mental health

Meet the barber who has transformed his shop into a safe space for men struggling with mental health
Coronavirus: Manchester students speak out on life in “spooky” Wuhan

Coronavirus: Manchester students speak out on life in “spooky” Wuhan

One Manchester student described the city’s situation as “spooky” and said the typically bustling streets of Wuhan were empty
Review: A Hidden Life

Review: A Hidden Life

Terrence Malick returns with a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted homage to the life of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian conscientious objector during World War II, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
University of Manchester pays tribute to Jack Merritt

University of Manchester pays tribute to Jack Merritt

Jack Merritt was a former Law student at the University of Manchester
Students launch organisation in solidarity with striking lecturers

Students launch organisation in solidarity with striking lecturers

The organisation aims to educate students about the context of the ongoing industrial action
Manchester to add 100,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2036

Manchester to add 100,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2036

This building growth also promises increased attention towards homelessness in the city
Review: The Report

Review: The Report

Based on a true story, Scott Z. Burns’ film combines a socially relevant plot with stand-out performances to great effect, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
Social housing allocation will change to help Manchester’s most vulnerable

Social housing allocation will change to help Manchester’s most vulnerable

Following major consultations, Manchester City Council has laid out new plans to alter current social housing policy
Manchester International Festival contributes £50m to the city

Manchester International Festival contributes £50m to the city

This year’s Manchester International Festival (MIF19) spanned 18 days, with events ranging from dance, theatre, music and visual arts to site-specific performance and immersive installations
Number of rough sleepers in Greater Manchester falls

Number of rough sleepers in Greater Manchester falls

This year has seen a 19% reduction in the number of rough sleepers in Manchester but Mayor Andy Burnham is still working to ensure this number continues to decrease
Manchester set to host UK’s first Youth Environmental Conference

Manchester set to host UK’s first Youth Environmental Conference

The conference aims to encourage young people to discuss how they can contribute to the UN’s plans for climate change
‘Put wood in th’hole!’ Can language unite town and gown?

‘Put wood in th’hole!’ Can language unite town and gown?

The new initiative, set up by Quizlet, is aimed at helping students moving to different parts of the UK integrate into local towns
£2m invested in tackling air pollution in Greater Manchester

£2m invested in tackling air pollution in Greater Manchester

Two projects have been launched in Manchester to help tackle climate change and make the city greener