About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1946-02-22
Place of birth:
Łódź, Poland
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Wojciech Wiszniewski

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1978 Foreman on a Farm Directing Director 59
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1976 ABC Book Directing Director 59
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1976 A Carpenter Directing Director 58
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1975 Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile Worker Directing Director 58
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1974 Random Love Story Directing Director 59
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1973 A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the Quota Directing Director 59
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1970 Tomorrow. 31st of April, 1st of May 1970 Directing Director N/A
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1969 Trace Directing Director 59
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1967 Heart Attack Directing Director 59
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Jutro: 31 Kwietnia - 1 Maja 1970 Directing Director N/A
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Wilkasy 70 Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1978 Foreman on a Farm Writing Writer 59
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1976 A Carpenter Writing Writer 58
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1976 ABC Book Writing Writer 59
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1974 Random Love Story Writing Writer 59
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1973 A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the Quota Writing Writer 59
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Crew
2002 Where Eskimos Live Crew In Memory Of 59
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Editing
1967 Heart Attack Editing Editor 59
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