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Wojciech Wiszniewski

Born
Feb 22, 1946 · Aged 34
Died
Feb 21, 1981
Place of birth
Łódź, Poland
Gender
Male
Movie credits
2
TV credits
0
Directing credits
10

Biography

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…