Writing

Kazimierz Brandys

Born October 27, 1916 · Łódź, Poland

Died March 11, 2000 · aged 83

Kazimierz Brandys (October 27, 1916 – March 11, 2000) was a Polish prose writer, essayist, and film scriptwriter. He was associated with the opposition movement from the 1970s and his name was included on a special list of authors placed under the special supervision of the communist censorship. His best-known works include "Samson," "The Mother of Kings," "The Postal Variations," and "How to Be L…

Known For

The Doll

The Doll · 1968

MovieDramaRomance

Set in the 19th century Warsaw. The indolence of aristocrats who, secure with their pensions, are too lazy to undertake new business risks, frustrates Wokulski. His ability to make money is respected but his lack of family and social rank is condescended to. Because of his "help" (in secret) to "the doll's" impecunious but influential father, the girl becomes aware of his affection.

How to Be Loved

How to Be Loved · 1963

How to Be Loved

An actress travels from Warsaw to Paris and during the trip reflects on the last few years of her life. It goes back to the German occupation and her hiding of a fellow actor who has supposedly killed a collaborator.

Kapelusz

Kapelusz · 2003

The main character is a 12-year-old boy named Michał brought up by a despotic father. But one day he receives an unexpected gift from his father...

The Mother of the Kings

The Mother of the Kings · 1987

The Mother of the Kings

MovieHistoryWar

In difficult times of political and social change, a mother raises four sons alone.

Samson

The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.

Sposób bycia

Sposób bycia · 1966

A forty-year old man, destroyed physically and mentally by life experiences recounts his life.

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The Doll

The Doll · 1968

MovieDramaRomance

Set in the 19th century Warsaw. The indolence of aristocrats who, secure with their pensions, are too lazy to undertake new business risks, frustrates Wokulski. His ability to make money is respected but his lack of family and social rank is condescended to. Because of his "help" (in secret) to "the doll's" impecunious but influential father, the girl becomes aware of his affection.

Dialogue

How to Be Loved

How to Be Loved · 1963

How to Be Loved

An actress travels from Warsaw to Paris and during the trip reflects on the last few years of her life. It goes back to the German occupation and her hiding of a fellow actor who has supposedly killed a collaborator.

Screenplay

Kapelusz

Kapelusz · 2003

The main character is a 12-year-old boy named Michał brought up by a despotic father. But one day he receives an unexpected gift from his father...

Short Story

The Mother of the Kings

The Mother of the Kings · 1987

The Mother of the Kings

MovieHistoryWar

In difficult times of political and social change, a mother raises four sons alone.

Novel

Samson

The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.

Novel

Sposób bycia

Sposób bycia · 1966

A forty-year old man, destroyed physically and mentally by life experiences recounts his life.

Writer