Witold Giersz
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 26, 1927 (age 99)
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
Horse Portrait
Movie · Director
Signum
Movie · Director
MinoPolska
Movie · Director
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Movie · Director
Rondo alla Turca
Movie · Director
Reinkarnacja – Andante
Movie · Director
Reinkarnacja – Finall
Movie · Director
Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace
Movie · Director
The Star
Movie · Director
Open-Air Museum
Movie · Director
Proszę słonia
Movie · Director
Fire
Movie · Director
Traces
Movie · Director
The Old Cowboy
Movie · Director
The Stuntman
Movie · Director
The Wonderful March
Movie · Director
Intellectual
Movie · Director
Admiral
Movie · Director
Proszę słonia
TV · Director · 2 eps
Horse
Movie · Director
The File
Movie · Director
The Red and the Black
Movie · Director
Ladies and Gentlemen
Movie · Director
Dinozaury II
Movie · Director
Dinozaury I
Movie · Director
Madame Soprani
Movie · Director
Expectation
Movie · Director
A Little Western
Movie · Director
The Black Jack's Treasure
Movie · Director
Wiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały
Movie · Director
A Neon Trifle
Movie · Director
Przygoda marynarza
Movie · Director
The Mystery Of The Old Castle
Movie · Director
The Goat Kid
Movie · Assistant Director