Director
Wojciech Wiszniewski
80 years · Łódź, Poland · 11 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 11
A Trip to Arabia
1980 · Boguś
Foreman on a Farm
1978 · Director, Writer
ABC Book
1976 · Writer, Director
Wanda Gosciminska – A Textile Worker
1975 · Director
Pedestrian Subway
1974 · Man Looking At The Decorations (uncredited)
Random Love Story
1974 · Director, Writer
A Story of a Man Who Filled 552% of the Quota
1973 · Director, Writer
Wilkasy 70
1970 · Director
Tomorrow. 31st of April, 1st of May 1970
1970 · Director
Trace
1969 · Director
Heart Attack
1967 · Director, Editor