Directing

Jerzy Ziarnik

Born July 5, 1931 · Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Died December 31, 1999 · aged 68

Jerzy Ziarnik (born July 5, 1931 in Warsaw , died December 31, 1999 there) – Polish director , screenwriter of documentary and feature films. He graduated from the Directing Department of the All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after SA Gerasimov in Moscow. From 1955 he was a member of the Polish United Workers' Party. Buried at the Powązki Cemetery (section 146-5-25).

Known For

On The Set

On The Set · 1968

MovieDocumentary

Reportage from the set of the film "Everything for Sale", focusing on the director - Andrzej Wajda. At one stage of the filming, Wajda planned to include all the documentary material shot by Ziarnik in his film. Ultimately, however, he changed the concept.

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne · 1973

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne

A group of middle-aged men takes a bus trip to the Black Sea, having to put up with the border guard, accommodation and their guide, a film school student.

Museum

MovieDocumentary

This museum does not collect the achievements of mankind. On the contrary, we can find there the evidence of its fall. The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and its exhibits.

High-Quality Cow Feed

High-Quality Cow Feed · 1976

High-Quality Cow Feed

MovieDocumentary

A satirical take on the issue of "sugran" – a new high-quality feed made from a mixture of dried fodder and whey. A satirical film directed against the squandering of social initiatives. Its critical tone led to a ban on its distribution. Ultimately, the film did not premiere until 1981.

What is Dudek?

What is Dudek? · 1967

MovieDocumentary

The "Dudek" cabaret group, Edward Dziewoński’s lifetime achievement, one of the greatest post-war cabaret groups recorded by a documentary filmmaker during rehearsals. The stars of Polish acting could be seen on stage, accompanied by excellent songs by Wojciech Młynarski.

Nowy

A young man looking for work in Warsaw has to overcome many hurdles in the world of bureaucracy to finally get employed.

I’m Looking at Your Photo

I’m Looking at Your Photo · 1979

I’m Looking at Your Photo

MovieDocumentary

A documentary film composed of private photographs taken from prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The authors use them to build a story, full of carelessness but also growing tension, about the end of the 1930s, the last days before the outbreak of war.

In the World of Silence

In the World of Silence · 1961

In the World of Silence

MovieDocumentary

The Deaf Mime Ensemble prepares the premiere of the Parasolki play at the Provincial Cultural Center in Olsztyn. Actors communicate with each other using sign language and they communicate with the audience with facial expressions and gestures.

Filmography

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On The Set

On The Set · 1968

MovieDocumentary

Reportage from the set of the film "Everything for Sale", focusing on the director - Andrzej Wajda. At one stage of the filming, Wajda planned to include all the documentary material shot by Ziarnik in his film. Ultimately, however, he changed the concept.

Director

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne · 1973

Niebieskie jak Morze Czarne

A group of middle-aged men takes a bus trip to the Black Sea, having to put up with the border guard, accommodation and their guide, a film school student.

Screenplay

Museum

MovieDocumentary

This museum does not collect the achievements of mankind. On the contrary, we can find there the evidence of its fall. The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and its exhibits.

Director

High-Quality Cow Feed

High-Quality Cow Feed · 1976

High-Quality Cow Feed

MovieDocumentary

A satirical take on the issue of "sugran" – a new high-quality feed made from a mixture of dried fodder and whey. A satirical film directed against the squandering of social initiatives. Its critical tone led to a ban on its distribution. Ultimately, the film did not premiere until 1981.

Director

What is Dudek?

What is Dudek? · 1967

MovieDocumentary

The "Dudek" cabaret group, Edward Dziewoński’s lifetime achievement, one of the greatest post-war cabaret groups recorded by a documentary filmmaker during rehearsals. The stars of Polish acting could be seen on stage, accompanied by excellent songs by Wojciech Młynarski.

Director

Nowy

A young man looking for work in Warsaw has to overcome many hurdles in the world of bureaucracy to finally get employed.

Dialogue

I’m Looking at Your Photo

I’m Looking at Your Photo · 1979

I’m Looking at Your Photo

MovieDocumentary

A documentary film composed of private photographs taken from prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The authors use them to build a story, full of carelessness but also growing tension, about the end of the 1930s, the last days before the outbreak of war.

Director

In the World of Silence

In the World of Silence · 1961

In the World of Silence

MovieDocumentary

The Deaf Mime Ensemble prepares the premiere of the Parasolki play at the Provincial Cultural Center in Olsztyn. Actors communicate with each other using sign language and they communicate with the audience with facial expressions and gestures.

Director

Kłopotliwy gość

Kłopotliwy gość · 1971

Kłopotliwy gość

Strange human-shaped phenomenon appears in Piotrowski's new flat and he approaches all available institutions to help him get rid of it.

Dialogue

Wycieczka w nieznane

Wycieczka w nieznane · 1968

Wycieczka w nieznane

A visit to Auschwitz changes the life of a young unambitious writer.

Director

Scenes From The Director's Life

Scenes From The Director's Life · 1970

Scenes From The Director's Life

MovieDocumentary

Shots from Hamlet's rehearsals at the National Theatre in 1970, directed by Adam Hanuszkiewicz, performed by Daniel Olbrychski. The film presents various stages of the preparations – from trying on the costumes and memorizing lines to the final staging.

Director