Janusz Kondratiuk

Polish cinema's distinctive voice, Janusz Kondratiuk was born in 1943 in Wrocław, Poland, and began his active directing years around the late 1960s. Known for his works primarily in the drama and comedy genres, Kondratiuk's most famous films include "Dziewczyny do wzięcia" and "Człowiek z marmuru", the latter of which won the Golden Lion at the Gdynia Film Festival. His authorial style is notable for its poignant, often satirical depiction of Polish society, shot through a lens of humor and pathos. From the heart, Kondratiuk is a masterful storyteller, adept at capturing the complexities of the human condition with wit, warmth, and a distinctly Polish sensibility.