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Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Polish film director and screenwriter (1922-2007) · Poland · On the map · Directors · Died at 85

Jerzy Franciszek Kawalerowicz was a Polish film director, screenwriter and politician, having been a member of Polish United Workers' Party from 1954 until its dissolution in 1990 and a deputy in Polish parliament since 1985 until 1989.

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A life in dates

2007Died27 December 20072001Quo VadisFilm, Director, Writer1998Honorary Doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle UniversityAward1996Why?Film, Director, Writer1991Bronstein's ChildrenFilm, Director1983AusteriaFilm, Director, Writer1980Chance Meeting on the AtlanticFilm, Director, Writer1971MaddalenaFilm, Director, Writer1969The GameFilm, Director, Writer1961Mother Joan of the AngelsFilm, Director, Writer1959Night TrainFilm, Director, Writer1956ShadowFilm, Director1954CelluloseFilm, Director, Writer1950Devil's RavineFilm, (uncredited)1948The Steel HeartsFilm, German Officer (uncredited)1922Born19 January 1922

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  • Night Train 1959
  • Mother Joan of the Angels 1961
  • Pharaoh 1966
  • Quo Vadis 2001

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Filmography 21

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Media & music

Awards

Honorary Doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University1998
Golden Medal for Merit to Culture
Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland
Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland
Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland
Work Flag Order, 1st class
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta

About this person

Country
Poland
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2007 · aged 85

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