Witold Giersz
An image from Fire, one of the productions that also features Witold Giersz.

Witold Giersz

February 26, 1927 — Poraj, śląskie, Polska

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.

The Red and the Black

The Red and the Black

1964

Horse

Horse

1967

Expectation

Expectation

1962

A Little Western

A Little Western

1961

Fire

Fire

1975

Proszę słonia

Proszę słonia

1978

Intellectual

Intellectual

1969

The Black Jack's Treasure

The Black Jack's Treasure

1961