Directing
Wojciech Wiszniewski
1946 · Łódź, Poland
13 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Heart Attack
Director
ABC Book
Writer
Pedestrian Subway
Man Looking At The Decorations (uncredited)
A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the Quota
Director
Where Eskimos Live
In Memory Of
A Carpenter
Director
Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile Worker
Director
Profesor na drodze
Assistant Director
Trace
Director
Wilkasy 70
Director
Random Love Story
Director
Tomorrow. 31st of April, 1st of May 1970
Director