Wychowani na małym ekranie. O wczesnych praktykach kinofilskich filmoznawczyń i filmoznawców z pokolenia Y

Raised on the Small Screen. Early Cinephile Practices of Generation Y Film Scholars The aim of this article is to map the early cinephile practices of Generation Y film scholars. The author suggests that the youthful activities categorized as new cinephilia have played a significant role in shaping a distinctive characteristic of this group. By conducting ten qualitative interviews with Generation Y film scholars, the study reconstructs their experiences with film initiation and youthful hobby practices. These film enthusiasts often developed their passion outside of traditional movie theaters, relying instead on video cassettes, television, and, notably, a vast array of pirated resources. Many of them began their research journeys by creating accounts on the Filmweb.pl website. Keywords: cinephilia, new cinephilia, film studies, Generation Y, piracy