About
Witold Giersz is a distinguished Polish animator and film director, renowned for his innovative contributions to animated cinema. He graduated from the Film Directing Faculty of the National Film School in Łódź. Giersz's work is characterized by his pioneering use of painterly animation techniques, applying translucent patches of color directly onto celluloid, creating a dynamic and fluid visual style. His films have garnered international acclaim, earning over eighty awards at festivals such as Cannes, Cork, Edinburgh, Oberhausen, and Krakow. Giersz's innovative storytelling and artistic techniques have significantly influenced the evolution of animated film.
Filmography
Horse Portrait2023 · Director, Screenplay, Animation
Signum2015 · Editor, Writer, Director
MinoPolska2014 · Director
W grocie Króla Gór ze Suity „Peer Gynt” op. 46 nr 11996 · Animation, Director, Screenplay
Rondo alla Turca z Sonaty A-dur KV 331994 · Writer, Director
Reinkarnacja – Finall1986 · Director, Animation, Screenplay
Reinkarnacja – Allegro Vivace1986 · Director
Reinkarnacja – Andante1986 · Director, Screenplay
The Star1984 · Director, Writer
Proszę słonia1978 · Director, Screenplay
Open-Air Museum1978 · Director, Writer
Fire1975 · Director
Traces1974 · Director, Screenplay
The Old Cowboy1973 · Director, Writer
The Stuntman1972 · Director, Writer
The Wonderful March1970 · Director
Intellectual1969 · Screenplay, Director
Admiral1968 · Writer, Director
Horse1967 · Director, Screenplay
The File1966 · Director, Screenplay