Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
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Jerzy Stefan Stawiński was a Polish screenwriter
and film director
. Beginning in 1957
he had written or co-written 29 films. He wrote a segment of the film Love at Twenty
, which was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival
.
He grew up in the Żoliborz
district of Warsaw
. When World War II
broke out, Stawiński fought in the Polish Army. In 1940 he joined the partisans and in 1944 he fought in the Warsaw Uprising
. He was eventually incarcerated in Oflag VII-A Murnau
. After being liberated Stawiński volunteered for the Polish Army in the West and served in Italy in II Corps of Gen. Władysław Anders. He returned to Poland in 1947.
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. Beginning in 1957
1957 in film
The year 1957 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 21 - The movie Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley, opens.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue-Awards:...
he had written or co-written 29 films. He wrote a segment of the film Love at Twenty
Love at Twenty
Love at Twenty is a 1962 French-produced omnibus project of Pierre Roustang, consisting of five segments directed by five directors from five different countries...
, which was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival
12th Berlin International Film Festival
The 12th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 22 to July 3, 1962.-Jury:* King Vidor * André Michel* Emeric Pressburger* Hideo Kikumori* Dolores del Río* Jurgen Schildt* Max Gammeter* Günther Stapenhorst* Bruno E...
.
He grew up in the Żoliborz
Zoliborz
Żoliborz is one of the northern districts of the city of Warsaw. It is located directly to the north of the City Centre, on the left bank of the Vistula river. It has approximately 50,000 inhabitants and is one of the smallest boroughs of Warsaw....
district of Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
. When World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
broke out, Stawiński fought in the Polish Army. In 1940 he joined the partisans and in 1944 he fought in the Warsaw Uprising
Warsaw Uprising
The Warsaw Uprising was a major World War II operation by the Polish resistance Home Army , to liberate Warsaw from Nazi Germany. The rebellion was timed to coincide with the Soviet Union's Red Army approaching the eastern suburbs of the city and the retreat of German forces...
. He was eventually incarcerated in Oflag VII-A Murnau
Oflag VII-A Murnau
Oflag VII-A Murnau was a German Army POW camp for Polish Army officers and generals during World War II. It was located in the Bavarian town of Murnau am Staffelsee....
. After being liberated Stawiński volunteered for the Polish Army in the West and served in Italy in II Corps of Gen. Władysław Anders. He returned to Poland in 1947.
Selected filmography
- Kanał (1956)
- Man on the TracksMan on the TracksMan on the Tracks is a 1956 film by Andrzej Munk.Man on the Tracks was one of the first films of the so-called Polish Film School and as such influenced the whole generation of young directors who participated in the movement....
(1956) - HeroismHeroism (film)Heroism is a 1958 film by Andrzej Munk. It is composed of two separate film novels, each featuring the Polish concept of heroism and a role of a hero.Eroica won the FIPRESCI Award at the 1959 Mar del Plata Film Festival....
(1958) - Bad LuckBad Luck (film)Bad Luck is a 1960 Polish comedy film directed by Andrzej Munk. It was entered into the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Bogumił Kobiela – Jan Piszczyk* Maria Ciesielska – Basia* Helena Dabrowska – Wychówna...
(1960) - Love at TwentyLove at TwentyLove at Twenty is a 1962 French-produced omnibus project of Pierre Roustang, consisting of five segments directed by five directors from five different countries...
(1962) - Andremo in cittàAndremo in cittàAndremo in città is a 1966 Italian drama film directed by Nelo Risi. It is based on the novel of the same name by Edith Bruck, Risi's wife. Bruck, a Hungarian concentration camp-survivor, settled in Italy after the Second World War and wrote about her experiences in autobiographical and fictional...
(1966) - Jutro idziemy do kinaJutro idziemy do kinaJutro idziemy do kina is a 2007 Polish Television movie, directed by Michał Kwieciński. It tells a story of three friends, who graduated from high school in May 1938. Two of them joined the army, and the third became a student of medicine...
(2007)
Honours and awards
- 2010: Eagle Polish Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 2006: Gold medal Gloria Artis
- 2005: Honorary Award of the Pen Master for lifetime achievement at the Summer Film in Torun
- 1981: Cultural Activist of Merit Badge
- 1979 Golden Grape Award on Nov LLF in Lagow scenopisarski for their creative contributions to the achievements of Polish film school
- 1979: Prize of the City of Warsaw
- 1977: Award of the Ministry of Culture and Art
- 1975: Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- 1963: Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- 1959: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- 1943: Bronze Cross of Merit with Swords
- 1939: Cross of Valour