Biography
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.
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59 votesIn Desert and Wilderness
1973 · movie
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10 votesAmong Men
1960 · movie
- 34 votes
Family of Man
1966 · movie
- 4
2 votesThe Rafts Sail On
1962 · movie
- 5
2 votesDroga daleka przed nami...
1980 · movie
- 62 votes
Days Months Years
1966 · movie
- 7
2 votesŚpiewy po rosie
1982 · movie
- 8
1 votesWhere the Devil Says Goodnight
1956 · movie
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