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Wojciech Wiszniewski

Wojciech Wiszniewski

Known for
Directing
Born
February 22, 1946, Łódź, Poland
Died
February 21, 1981
Movies
12

Wojciech Wiszniewski was a Polish film director and screenwriter, renowned for his innovative approach to documentary filmmaking. He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in 1972, where his early work, Zawał serca (Heart Attack, 1967), received recognition at the Oberhausen Short Film Festival. Wiszniewski's films are characterized by their critical examination of Polish society, often blending documentary and fictional elements to challenge official narratives. Notable works include Elementarz (The Primer, 1976) and Sztygar na zagrodzie (The Foreman in His Own Home, 1978). His unique style and bold subject matter have left a lasting impact on Polish cinema.

Best-Known Movies

Filmography

1980A Trip to ArabiaBoguś
1974Pedestrian SubwayMan Looking At The Decorations (uncredited)

Directing, Writing & Producing

1978Foreman on a FarmDirector, Writer
1976A CarpenterDirector, Writer
1976ABC BookWriter, Director
1975Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile WorkerDirector
1974Random Love StoryDirector, Writer
1973A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the QuotaDirector, Writer
1970Wilkasy 70Director
1970Tomorrow. 31st of April, 1st of May 1970Director
1969TraceDirector
1967Heart AttackDirector

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