Witold Giersz

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Witold Giersz

Directing 99 February 26, 1927

Poraj, śląskie, Polska

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 t…

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Horse

Horse

6.7 1967 Movie
Dinozaury I

Dinozaury I

6.0 1963 Movie
The Red and the Black

The Red and the Black

6.3 1964 Movie
Admiral

Admiral

1968 Movie
Traces

Traces

1974 Movie
Expectation

Expectation

6.3 1962 Movie
Intellectual

Intellectual

6.0 1969 Movie
Fire

Fire

7.5 1975 Movie
The Goat Kid

The Goat Kid

1953 Movie
A Little Western

A Little Western

7.3 1961 Movie
A Neon Trifle

A Neon Trifle

5.0 1959 Movie
Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek

Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek

7.0 1989 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Horse Portrait

    Movie Director

  2. 2015
    Signum

    Movie Editor

  3. 2014
    MinoPolska

    Movie Director

  4. 1996
    In the Hall of the Mountain King

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1994
    Rondo alla Turca

    Movie Writer

  6. 1989
    Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek

    TV show Scenario Writer

  7. 1986
    Reinkarnacja – Finall

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1986
    Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace

    Movie Director

  9. 1986
    Reinkarnacja – Andante

    Movie Director

  10. 1984
    The Star

    Movie Director

  11. 1978
    Proszę słonia

    Movie Director

  12. 1978
    Open-Air Museum

    Movie Director

  13. 1975
    Fire

    Movie Director

  14. 1974
    Traces

    Movie Director

  15. 1973
    The Old Cowboy

    Movie Director

  16. 1972
    The Stuntman

    Movie Director

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  1. 1970
    The Wonderful March

    Movie Director

  2. 1969
    Intellectual

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1968
    Admiral

    Movie Writer

  4. 1968
    Proszę słonia

    TV show Director

  5. 1967
    Horse

    Movie Director

  6. 1966
    The File

    Movie Director

  7. 1964
    The Red and the Black

    Movie Director (uncredited)

  8. 1964
    Ladies and Gentlemen

    Movie Director

  9. 1963
    Dinozaury I

    Movie Story

  10. 1963
    Dinozaury II

    Movie Director

  11. 1963
    Madame Soprani

    Movie Director

  12. 1962
    Expectation

    Movie Decorator

  13. 1961
    A Little Western

    Movie Writer

  14. 1961
    The Black Jack's Treasure

    Movie Director

  15. 1959
    A Neon Trifle

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1959
    Wiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały

    Movie Set Decoration

  17. 1958
    Przygoda marynarza

    Movie Screenplay

  18. 1956
    The Mystery Of The Old Castle

    Movie Director

  19. 1953
    The Goat Kid

    Movie Assistant Director