Directing

Janusz Łęski

Born February 12, 1930 · Radomsko, Poland

Died January 1, 2022 · aged 91

Janusz Łęski (12 February 1930 - 1 January 2022) was a Polish film director and screenwriter.

Known For

Rodzina LeśniewskichRodzina Leśniewskich · 1983
Rodzina Leśniewskich
★ 6.51983
MovieComedyFamily
Children of the Leśniewski family decide to help their mother in daily chores so she can have more time for herself.
I Am Burning!I Am Burning! · 1968
I Am Burning!
★ 7.91968
MovieComedyTV Movie
Ja gorę! tells the story of a Pogorzelski nobleman who settles in a ruined castle in Samsonów, determined to restore it, only to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner. A parody of gothic horror literature and cinema, the short is based on a tale by Henryk Rzewuski and was produced as part of the Polish television series Opowieści niezwykłe (1967–1968).
Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopakTen okrutny, nikczemny chłopak · 1972
Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopak
★ 7.01972
MovieDrama
Romek is a boy whom nobody wants and who cannot find love in anyone. His mother has no interest in him at all. The boy gets under the influence of enterprising Janusz. This one teaches him to steal. During the first attempt, he is caught and puts in a juvenile court. The mother decides to take the opportunity to put him in an orphanage.
Here Is My HomeHere Is My Home · 1963
Here Is My Home
★ 9.01963
MovieDrama
A young man, Kuba, is returning from the army. At home, an image of misery and despair remains: the father is seriously ill, and the mother has become emotionally attached to the man who exploits her and intends to take over the farm. After the death of his father, the young man guards the farm, but his girlfriend leaves him. Unable to bear the atmosphere of envy and resentment, Kuba leaves for the city.
Bitwa o Kozi DwórBitwa o Kozi Dwór · 1962
Bitwa o Kozi Dwór
★ 7.01962
MovieAdventureFamily
A group of boys in pre-war Warsaw fight for the right to train at an abandoned square.
Checkmate!Checkmate! · 1967
Checkmate!
★ 7.01967
MovieDramaFantasy
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Zwariowana nocZwariowana noc · 1967
Zwariowana noc
★ 6.01967
MovieAdventureWar
Three Polish resistance fighters hide in an old castle inhabitated by an old baroness and her relatives.
Na tropach BartkaNa tropach Bartka · 1984
Na tropach Bartka
★ 10.01984
MovieFamily
Friends, with the help of the gamekeeper and forester, try to catch the poacher.

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Urwisy z Doliny MlynówUrwisy z Doliny Mlynów · 1985
Urwisy z Doliny Mlynów
1985
SeriesDramaFamily
A cheerful series about the adventures of a group of children living in the countryside, produced in a Polish-West German co-production (the pictures were taken in picturesque locations in Dąbrowa nad Czarna, as well as in sand caves near Sulejów). The biggest attraction of the area is the historic water mill, which becomes a great place for fun for an amused crowd. As is usually the case in the countryside, its equal inhabitants are - next to people - animals. No wonder the little heroes become friends with them. And so days go by together. Almost each of them brings a new, amazing and unexpected adventure. The child’s imagination makes even ordinary events take on the flavor of fairy tales and mystery.

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