Wojciech Wiszniewski

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1946-02-22

Deathday 1981-02-21 (34 years old)

Place of Birth Łódź, Poland

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

Director

Wilkasy 70

as Director

1978
Foreman on a Farm

as Director

1976
A Carpenter

as Director

1976
ABC Book

as Director

1974
Random Love Story

as Director

1969
Trace

as Director

1967
Heart Attack

as Director

Writer

1978
1976
ABC Book

as Writer

1976
A Carpenter

as Writer

1974

Editor

1967
Heart Attack

as Editor

Crew

2002
Where Eskimos Live

as In Memory Of