Witold Giersz
Directing
- Born
- February 26, 1927 (age 99) · 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 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.
Known for
The Red and the Black
June 1, 1964
Horse
January 2, 1967
A Little Western
January 2, 1961
Expectation
May 7, 1962
Fire
January 2, 1975
The Stuntman
June 1, 1972
The Old Cowboy
January 2, 1973
Intellectual
January 1, 1969
The Black Jack's Treasure
January 1, 1961
A Neon Trifle
February 1, 1959
Dinozaury I
February 28, 1963
Proszę słonia
April 5, 1978
Behind the camera33
- 2023Horse Portrait Director, Screenplay, Animation
- 2015Signum Editor, Director, Writer
- 2014MinoPolska Director
- 1996In the Hall of the Mountain King Screenplay, Director, Animation
- 1994Rondo alla Turca Writer, Director
- 1986Reinkarnacja – Finall Screenplay, Animation, Director
- 1986Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace Director
- 1986Reinkarnacja – Andante Director, Screenplay
- 1984The Star Director, Writer
- 1978