WITOLD GIERSZ
Witold Giersz
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: February 26, 1927
Place of Birth: Poraj, śląskie, Polska
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
Director (uncredited)
Production
2023·
Horse PortraitDirector
2015·
SignumDirector, Writer, Editor
Screenplay, Director, Animation
Director, Writer
Scenario Writer
Screenplay, Animation, Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
1984·
The StarWriter, Director
1978·
Proszę słoniaScreenplay, Director
1978·
Open-Air MuseumWriter, Director
1975·
FireDirector
1974·
TracesScreenplay, Director
1973·
The Old CowboyWriter, Director
1972·
The StuntmanWriter, Director
1970·
The Wonderful MarchDirector
1969·
IntellectualDirector, Screenplay
1968·
Proszę słoniaDirector
1968·
AdmiralDirector, Writer
1967·
HorseScreenplay, Director
1966·
The FileScreenplay, Director
1964·
Ladies and GentlemenScreenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
1963·
Dinozaury IDirector, Story, Art Direction
1963·
Dinozaury IIStory, Director
1962·
ExpectationDirector, Screenplay, Decorator
Director
1961·
A Little WesternDirector, Writer
1959·
A Neon TrifleDirector, Screenplay
Set Decoration, Director
1958·
Przygoda marynarzaDirector, Screenplay
Director
1954·
KoziołeczekAssistant Director