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Witold Giersz

Directing

Witold Giersz

Born
(age 99)
Birthplace
Poraj, śląskie, Polska
Credits
35 titles

Biography

Witold Giersz is a distinguished Polish animator and film director, renowned for his innovative contributions to animated cinema. He graduated from the Film Directing Faculty of the National Film School in Łódź. Giersz's work is characterized by his pioneering use of painterly animation techniques, applying translucent patches of color directly onto celluloid, creating a dynamic and fluid visual style. His films have garnered international acclaim, earning over eighty awards at festivals such as Cannes, Cork, Edinburgh, Oberhausen, and Krakow. Giersz's innovative storytelling and artistic techniques have significantly influenced the evolution of animated film.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 1

YearTitleRole
1964 The Red and the Black Film Director (uncredited)

Crew credits 35

YearTitleJob
2023 Horse Portrait Film Director, Screenplay, Animation
2015 Signum Film Editor, Director, Writer
2014 MinoPolska Film Director
1996 In the Hall of the Mountain King Film Screenplay, Director, Animation
1994 Rondo alla Turca Film Writer, Director
1989 Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek TV Scenario Writer (2 ep)
1986 Reinkarnacja – Finall Film Screenplay, Animation, Director
1986 Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace Film Director
1986 Reinkarnacja – Andante Film Director, Screenplay
1984 The Star Film Director, Writer
1978 Proszę słonia Film Director, Screenplay
1978 Open-Air Museum Film Director, Writer
1975 Fire Film Director
1974 Traces Film Director, Screenplay
1973 The Old Cowboy Film Director, Writer
1972 The Stuntman Film Director, Writer
1970 The Wonderful March Film Director
1969 Intellectual Film Screenplay, Director
1968 Admiral Film Writer, Director
1968 Proszę słonia TV Director (2 ep)
1967 Horse Film Director, Screenplay
1966 The File Film Director, Screenplay
1964 The Red and the Black Film Director, Screenplay
1964 Ladies and Gentlemen Film Director, Screenplay
1963 Dinozaury I Film Story, Art Direction, Director
1963 Dinozaury II Film Director, Story
1963 Madame Soprani Film Director
1962 Expectation Film Decorator, Screenplay, Director
1961 A Little Western Film Writer, Director
1961 The Black Jack's Treasure Film Director
1959 A Neon Trifle Film Screenplay, Director
1959 Wiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały Film Set Decoration, Director
1958 Przygoda marynarza Film Screenplay, Director
1956 The Mystery Of The Old Castle Film Director
1953 The Goat Kid Film Assistant Director
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