Witold Giersz

Directing·Feb 26, 1927·Poraj, śląskie, Polska

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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.

Film	Credit
Horse Portrait2023 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Signum2015 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
MinoPolska2014 · Director	Director
W grocie Króla Gór ze Suity „Peer Gynt” op. 46 nr 11996 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Rondo alla Turca z Sonaty A-dur KV 331994 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
RReinkarnacja – Finall1986 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
RReinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace1986 · Director	Director
RReinkarnacja – Andante1986 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Star1984 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Proszę słonia1978 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Open-Air Museum1978 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Fire1975 · Director	Director
Traces1974 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Old Cowboy1973 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Stuntman1972 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Wonderful March1970 · Director	Director
Intellectual1969 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Admiral1968 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Horse1967 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The File1966 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Red and the Black1964 · Director (uncredited), Director, Screenplay	Director (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
Ladies and Gentlemen1964 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
DDinozaury II1963 · Director	Director
Dinozaury I1963 · Director	Director
MMadame Soprani1963 · Director	Director
Expectation1962 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
A Little Western1961 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
The Black Jack's Treasure1961 · Director	Director
A Neon Trifle1959 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
WWiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały1959 · Director	Director
PPrzygoda marynarza1958 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Mystery Of The Old Castle1956 · Director	Director