Witold Giersz
Born: 1927-02-26 in Poraj, śląskie, Polska
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2023
- Horse Portrait ... (Director)
2015
- Signum ... (Editor)
2014
- MinoPolska ... (Director)
1996
- In the Hall of the Mountain King ... (Screenplay)
1994
- Rondo alla Turca ... (Writer)
1989
- Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek ... (Scenario Writer)
1986
- Reinkarnacja – Finall ... (Screenplay)
- Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace ... (Director)
- Reinkarnacja – Andante ... (Director)
1984
- The Star ... (Director)
1978
- Open-Air Museum ... (Director)
- Proszę słonia ... (Director)
1975
- Fire ... (Director)
1974
- Traces ... (Director)
1973
- The Old Cowboy ... (Director)
1972
- The Stuntman ... (Director)
1970
- The Wonderful March ... (Director)
1969
- Intellectual ... (Screenplay)
1968
- Proszę słonia ... (Director)
- Admiral ... (Writer)
1967
- Horse ... (Director)
1966
- The File ... (Director)
1964
- Ladies and Gentlemen ... (Director)
- The Red and the Black as Director (uncredited)
1963
- Dinozaury I ... (Story)
- Dinozaury II ... (Director)
- Madame Soprani ... (Director)
1962
- Expectation ... (Decorator)
1961
- The Black Jack's Treasure ... (Director)
- A Little Western ... (Writer)
1959
- A Neon Trifle ... (Screenplay)
- Wiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały ... (Set Decoration)
1958
- Przygoda marynarza ... (Screenplay)
1956
- The Mystery Of The Old Castle ... (Director)
1953
- The Goat Kid ... (Assistant Director)