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Zenon Wasilewski

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Zenon Wasilewski

Born October 30, 1903 · Sosnowiec, Poland, Russian Empire [now Sosnowiec, Slaskie, Poland]

Died April 20, 1966 · aged 62

Zenon Wasilewski (October 30, 1903 – April 20, 1966) was a pioneer of Polish puppet animation. Painter, photographer, creator of the first post-war puppet film "Za króla Krakusa" (In the Time of King Krakus; 1947). He initiated the creation of the Puppet Film Department at the Łódź Film Festival, which was the origin of Se-Ma-For. He was also a co-founder of the Polish school of animation. In 1975…

Known For

Dwie DorotkiDwie Dorotki · 1956
Dwie Dorotki
1956
MovieAnimation
A classic fairy tale about two sisters: one good and hardworking and the other lazy...
The Cunning FoxThe Cunning Fox · 1951
The Cunning Fox
1951
MovieAnimation
The cunning fox is looking for something to eat.
Michalkowick's StoryMichalkowick's Story · 1954
Michalkowick's Story
1954
MovieFamilyAnimation
The first Polish color animated puppet film. An impressive adaptation of one of the works of Hanna Januszewska.
Wooden RiderWooden Rider · 1964
Wooden Rider
1964
MovieAnimation
The horse and the knight, conjured by the Wizard Bartodziej, are introduced by him to the wooden kingdom visible in a painting. To get the hand of the most beautiful of the royal daughters, the knight must kill the menacing dragon.
A Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist CatA Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist Cat · 1961
A Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist Cat
1961
MovieAnimation
A flat, two-dimensional poet is persecuted by a three-dimensional society. He falls in love with the banker's daughter. The girl's father refuses to agree to her daughter's relationship with someone who is flat, leading to a tragedy.
Magical GiftsMagical Gifts · 1956
Magical Gifts
1956
MovieAnimationFamily
An adaptation of a Polish folk tale. Once upon a time there was a peasant. He was very poor, but he loved to work hard. This helped the peasant to get magic gifts - soon he had a tablecloth, a wand, and a wonderful mill. So hard work and perseverance brought happy prosperity to the poor man's home.
Shoemaker DratewkaShoemaker Dratewka · 1958
Shoemaker Dratewka
1958
MovieAnimation
King Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.
Uwaga, Diabeł!Uwaga, Diabeł! · 1959
Uwaga, Diabeł!
★ 5.01959
MovieAnimation
The devil, conjured up during an illusionist's show, escapes and plays mischievous tricks.

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