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Jerzy Toeplitz

Polish film educator (1909-1995) · Poland · On the map · Educators · Died at 85

Jerzy Bonawentura Toeplitz was a Polish film educator and theorist. He was a co-founder of the national film school in Łódź, Poland, now known as now known as Łódź Film School, which had a significant impact on Polish cinema, as well as foundation director of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in...

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1995Died24 July 19951990Jean Mitry AwardAward1985Honorary Officer of the Order of AustraliaAward1953Knight of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1946Silver Cross of MeritAward1909Born24 November 1909

Awards

Jean Mitry Award1990
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia1985
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta1953
Silver Cross of Merit1946
Honorary Badge of the City of Łódź
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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He was a co-founder of the national film school in Łódź, Poland, now known as now known as Łódź Film School, which had a significant impact on Polish cinema, as well as foundation director of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in Sydney in 1973, which has been the training ground for many of Australia's most well-known filmmakers.

Country
Poland
Category
Educators
Type
Educator
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1995 · aged 85

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