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Helena Lemańska

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Helena Lemańska

Born May 15, 1918 · Warsaw, Poland

Died November 21, 2017 · aged 99

Helena Lemańska, née Lerman (c. 1919, Warsaw – 21 November 2017, Paris), was a Polish director of Jewish origin, known primarily for her documentaries. From 1950 to 1967, she served as editor-in-chief of the Polish Film Chronicle, before eventually resigning admist growing political tensions. She left Poland in 1969. More information on her filmography can be found on FilmPolski's website.

Known For

Letters from VietnamLetters from Vietnam · 1956
Letters from Vietnam
1956
MovieDocumentary
A series of twelve "letters" from different parts of Vietnam in the days following the 1954 Geneva Conference, written in images and narrated in voice-over.
Polish Film Chronicle 61/26APolish Film Chronicle 61/26A · 1961
Polish Film Chronicle 61/26A
1961
Movie
A holiday report shot by cameramen of the Polish Film Chronicle or foreign Chronicles’ operators. The journey begins with a visit to Cuba, where the society benefits from the revolution. A report from India shows Poles who participate in the process of industrialization of this country, which is still full of contrasts. A look at Stockholm, where forecasts predict that sun will shine in three days. The farthest journey to Tokyo - basically it is a trip into the unknown and the city seems to be different than we have imagined. Cairo is much closer – the city is a unique blend of Arab tradition and modernity (with a view at pyramids) . We return to Europe via Italy. Even though we seem to know this country, it is still full of surprises.
Bambus, mój bratBambus, mój brat · 1955
Bambus, mój brat
1955
Movie
A film awarded the main prize in the documentary category at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The picture depicts the everyday life of Vietnamese people.

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Polish Film Chronicle 61/26APolish Film Chronicle 61/26A · 1961
Polish Film Chronicle 61/26A
1961
Movie
A holiday report shot by cameramen of the Polish Film Chronicle or foreign Chronicles’ operators. The journey begins with a visit to Cuba, where the society benefits from the revolution. A report from India shows Poles who participate in the process of industrialization of this country, which is still full of contrasts. A look at Stockholm, where forecasts predict that sun will shine in three days. The farthest journey to Tokyo - basically it is a trip into the unknown and the city seems to be different than we have imagined. Cairo is much closer – the city is a unique blend of Arab tradition and modernity (with a view at pyramids) . We return to Europe via Italy. Even though we seem to know this country, it is still full of surprises.

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