Władysław Ślesicki
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
1982Śpiewy po rosie
Director
1980Droga daleka przed nami...
Director & Writer
1973In Desert and Wilderness
Director & Screenplay
1970Sloping Fields
Director
1969Shifting Sands
Director & Screenplay
1964Before the Leaves Fall...
Director & Writer
1964The Mountain
Director
1962The Rafts Sail On
Director
1960Among Men
Director
1959A Day Without Sunshine
Director & Screenplay
1957People of the Vacant Area
Director & Screenplay
1956Where the Devil Says Goodnight
Director & Screenplay