Wojciech Wiszniewski
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 unique style and bold subject matter have left a lasting impact on Polish cinema.
Known for
Pedestrian SubwayMan Looking At The Decorations (uncredited)
ABC BookWriter, Director
Heart AttackDirector
Foreman on a FarmDirector, Writer
Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile WorkerDirector
Random Love StoryDirector, Writer
TraceDirector
A Trip to ArabiaBoguś
A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the QuotaDirector, Writer
Wilkasy 70Director
Filmography
- 1980A Trip to ArabiaFilm: Boguś
- 1978Foreman on a FarmFilm: Director, Writer
- 1976A CarpenterFilm: Director, Writer
- 1976ABC BookFilm: Writer, Director
- 1975Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile WorkerFilm: Director
- 1974Pedestrian SubwayFilm: Man Looking At The Decorations (uncredited)
- 1974Random Love StoryFilm: Director, Writer
- 1973A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the QuotaFilm: Director, Writer
- 1970Wilkasy 70Film: Director
- 1970Tomorrow. 31st of April, 1st of May 1970Film: Director
- 1969TraceFilm: Director
- 1967Heart AttackFilm: Director
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