Directing · geboren 1927-02-26 · Poraj, śląskie, Polska

Witold Giersz

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.

Bekannt aus

Czerwone i czarne (1964) – Director (uncredited)
Koń (1967) – Director
Mały western (1961) – Writer
Oczekiwanie (1962) – Decorator
Pożar (1975) – Director
Kaskader (1972) – Director
Stary kowboj (1973) – Director
Intelektualista (1969) – Screenplay
Skarb Czarnego Jack'a (1961) – Director
Neonowa fraszka (1959) – Screenplay
Dinozaury I (1963) – Art Direction
Proszę słonia (1978) – Director
Proszę słonia (1968) – Director
Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek (1989) – Scenario Writer
Admirał (1968) – Writer
Reinkarnacja – Andante (1986) – Director
W grocie Króla Gór ze Suity „Peer Gynt” op. 46 nr 1 (1996) – Animation
Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace (1986) – Director
Reinkarnacja – Finall (1986) – Director
Wiosenne przygody krasnala Hałabały (1959) – Director
Przygoda marynarza (1958) – Screenplay
Kartoteka (1966) – Director
Gwiazda (1984) – Director
Ladies and Gentlemen (1964) – Director
Ślady (1974) – Director
Skansen (1978) – Director
Dinozaury II (1963) – Director
Portret konia (2023) – Director
Wspaniały marsz (1970) – Director
Signum (2015) – Editor
Rondo alla Turca z Sonaty A-dur KV 33 (1994) – Writer
Tajemnica starego zamku (1956) – Director
Koziołeczek (1953) – Assistant Director
MinoPolska (2014) – Director
Madame Soprani (1963) – Director