Directing
Edward Skórzewski
Born October 6, 1930 · Łódź, łódzkie, Polska
Died October 8, 1991 · aged 61
Edward Skórzewski was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 19 films between 1954 and 1973. His 1965 film Three Steps on Earth was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Silver Prize.
Known For
Havana '61 · 1962Havana '61
★ 7.01962
MovieDocumentary
Havana, 1961. After the success of the Cuban revolution, the city was no longer just a capital of nightlife. The city was changing for the benefit of the local population: it opened beaches, built blocks of flats, guarded the coast.
Gaudeamus · 1959Gaudeamus
★ 7.01959
MovieDocumentary
A report from a student’s festival in Kraków. The history of this event dates back to the 15th century in Poland. Statues and knights at Wawel remain unmoved until they fall into the rhythm of joyful fun.
Visitez Zakopane · 1963Visitez Zakopane
★ 7.01963
MovieDocumentary
A documentary impression from the capital of the Tatra Mountains. All the winter attractions of Zakopane rhythmically presented by the camera: sleigh rides, skis, dances, sunbathes, bonfires. Visit Zakopane!
Merry-Go-Round in Łowicz · 1958Merry-Go-Round in Łowicz
★ 7.01958
MovieDocumentary
A documentary impression in color showing the attractions of the Łowicz region. With curiosity, the camera captures scenes from a fair and an amusement park. The atmosphere of the place is created by artists wearing national costumes, especially women from Łowicz in colorful skirts.
The Law and the Fist · 1964The Law and the Fist
★ 7.01964
MovieWarDrama
At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.
On the Roads of Armenia · 1957On the Roads of Armenia
★ 9.01957
MovieDocumentary
A reportage created by a well-known duo of documentary filmmakers - Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski. The men and their Polish Film Chronicle crew went to Armenia. Breathtaking, mountainous landscapes and historic cities remembering the first centuries of our era – it makes us aware of the importance of the area.
Sopot 1957 · 1957Sopot 1957
1957
MovieDocumentary
After the 1957 jazz festival in Sopot, the city is still hectic. However, the resort is a bit different. Tourists rest on the beach, in the afternoon they stroll along the pier and the promenade. In the evening, they have fun in clubs.
News Out From The Frying Pan · 1960News Out From The Frying Pan
★ 10.01960
MovieDocumentary
The title pan (‘patelnia’ means pan) is a terrace on Gubałówka, where people can sunbathe even in the middle of winter. ‘Standing in the sunlight, everyone is only what they are’ - convinces the narrator. The sight is breathtaking.
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