Jerzy Stefan Stawiński

Tagline: Jerzy Stefan Stawiński, the mastermind behind the Polish School of Cinema.

Born in 1921 in Konskowola, Poland, Jerzy Stefan Stawiński turned to film direction after a tumultuous experience in World War II, active from 1951 till his death in 2007. His work, predominantly in the genres of war and drama, includes the critically acclaimed films "Eroica" and "Kanał", both of which have earned him numerous awards and recognition, including the prestigious Polish Film Festival Award. Stawiński's authorial style is characterized by his raw and realistic portrayal of war, often drawing from his personal experiences and the collective memory of his homeland. Jerzy Stefan Stawiński was a director who deeply cared about his work, his art was his voice, and through it, he reminded the world of the resilience and spirit of the Polish people.