Summary/Abstract: The problem discussed in the article – the cultural cooperation between Poland and Yugoslavia in the 70s of the twentieth century – is rarely undertaken by researchers. The author tries to characterize the cultural cooperation between Poland and Yugoslavia with a particular emphasis on the contacts in the field of theatre, music, literature and cinematography. The agreement signed in Belgrade on July 6, 1956 formed the basis of deeper Poland-Yugoslavia cultural cooperation in the 70s of the twentieth century. It was realized through the two-year (1970-1971, 1972-1973) and three-year (1974-1976, 1977-1979) implementation plans. Each of the four implementation plans aimed at broadening the contacts. In the first half of the decade there was a gradual development of bilateral cultural activity after a 1968-1969 complet breakdown in relations. As for fundamental methods and means of cultural cooperation, it aimed at increasing contacts between philharmonics, theaters, publishers and film institutions and organizations. The following were expected: exchange of persons, exchange of exhibitions, co-productions, exchanges of services and films, mutual participations in major festivals, events and premieres, interviews, „Film Days”, and so on. In addition, the aim was to exhibit dramatic, musical, ballet and opera works of authors from Poland and Yugoslavia The analysis shows that although the development of the relations proceeded in different directions, there were the areas of unmet expectations. Some major tasks (e.g. information and cultural centres in Belgrade and Warsaw) remain unfulfilled.
