Władysław Ślesicki
Directing · Born Jan 5, 1927 · Died Dec 9, 2008 (81) · Warsaw, Poland
Władysław Ślesicki was a Polish film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to both documentary and feature films. During World War II, he was a member of the Home Army and participated in the Warsaw Uprising. After the war, Ślesicki studied history at the University of Warsaw and later graduated from the National Film School in Łódź. His notable documentaries include Płyną tratwy (The Rafts Sail On, 1962) and Rodzina człowiecza (Family of Man, 1966), which offer insightful portrayals of human experiences. In feature filmmaking, he is best known for directing W pustyni i w puszczy (In Desert and Wilderness, 1973), an adaptation of Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel. Ślesicki's work is celebrated for its depth and humanism, contributing significantly to Polish cinema.
Known for
Directed
Śpiewy po rosie
19827.5
...It's a Long Way Ahead...
19806.0
In Desert and Wilderness
19737.5
Sloping Fields
1970
Shifting Sands
196910.0
Before the Leaves Fall...
19648.0
The Mountain
196410.0
The Rafts Sail On
19627.0
Among Men
19606.0
A Day Without Sunshine
1959
People of the Vacant Area
19577.0
Where the Devil Says Goodnight
19568.0