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Wojciech Wiszniewski

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Directed movies: 8Directed series: 0All crew credits: 10

TMDB ID: 1277999

IMDb ID: nm0936654

Known for: Directing

Born: February 22, 1946

Died: February 21, 1981

Age: 34

Place of birth: Łódź, Poland

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1967 - 2002

Years active: 36

Wikidata: Q8029159

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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.

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