
Directing
Mariusz Wilczyński
Born
1960-04-29 (66)
Place of birth
Łódź, Poland
Known for
Directing
Credits
30 titles
Known for
6.3Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.
Kill It and Leave This Town
2020
6.8The story follows a young scientist in the contemporary world, who actually came from the world of dwarves, thanks to a magic potion, held by the Big Eater, ruler of the dwarves. The dwarf kingdom, Shuflandia, exists in a cellar of a library, and only the most obedient get the chance to grow to king size and inhabit the larger world. Once there, nobody wants to return to Shuflandia. Also, there are no women in Shuflandia.
King Size
1988
NRShort animated film
Times Have Passed
1998
No synopsis available yet.
I hate
1999
NRA century of Polish animation unfolds pre-war avant-garde experiments to today’s independent scene. It foregrounds a generation of committed artists who, working amid shifting social and cultural conditions, forged a singular visual language — blending cut-outs, puppets, and experimental techniques with surrealism, philosophy, and dark humour. Drawing on pioneers such as Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, the film explores how animation became a space for artistic exploration, subtle commentary, and formal innovation. A chronicle of artistic triumphs and an intimate portrait of a medium that constantly redefined the boundaries of imagination.
Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego
2025
8.0A moody love story featuring a cat and mouse. Even if we are lucky enough to love and be loved, deep down we remain a bit lonely. The film talks about how dearly we have to pay for our inability to endure this loneliness. About the fact that we must take care of love carefully, because returning to a loved one may prove impossible, even if there is a glowing longing on both sides. A broken diamond can no longer be glued together.
Kizi mizi
2007
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
6.3Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.
Kill It and Leave This Town
2020
NRA century of Polish animation unfolds pre-war avant-garde experiments to today’s independent scene. It foregrounds a generation of committed artists who, working amid shifting social and cultural conditions, forged a singular visual language — blending cut-outs, puppets, and experimental techniques with surrealism, philosophy, and dark humour. Drawing on pioneers such as Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, the film explores how animation became a space for artistic exploration, subtle commentary, and formal innovation. A chronicle of artistic triumphs and an intimate portrait of a medium that constantly redefined the boundaries of imagination.
Zapaleńcy. Historia polskiego filmu animowanego
2025
The film was inspired by one of the most important documentaries shot by Krzysztof Kieślowski, Talking Heads (1980). The director asked his interlocutors seemingly simple questions, such as “Who are you?” and “What do you want?”.
Talking Heads 2021
2021
1990s · 1 titles
Behind the camera
6.3Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.
Kill It and Leave This Town
2020
6.3Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.
Kill It and Leave This Town
2020
NRShort animated film
Times Have Passed
1998
NRShort animated film
Times Have Passed
1998
No synopsis available yet.
I hate
1999
8.0A moody love story featuring a cat and mouse. Even if we are lucky enough to love and be loved, deep down we remain a bit lonely. The film talks about how dearly we have to pay for our inability to endure this loneliness. About the fact that we must take care of love carefully, because returning to a loved one may prove impossible, even if there is a glowing longing on both sides. A broken diamond can no longer be glued together.
Kizi mizi
2007
8.0A moody love story featuring a cat and mouse. Even if we are lucky enough to love and be loved, deep down we remain a bit lonely. The film talks about how dearly we have to pay for our inability to endure this loneliness. About the fact that we must take care of love carefully, because returning to a loved one may prove impossible, even if there is a glowing longing on both sides. A broken diamond can no longer be glued together.
Kizi mizi
2007
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Justice
1996
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Justice
1996
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Allegro ma non troppo
1998
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Allegro ma non troppo
1998
10.0Original animated film made for the International Chopin Year. The soundtrack consists of Fryderyk Chopin's music performed by Justyna Steczkowska, Tomasz Stańko and Michał Urbaniak. The author rejects the pompous, exalted, pathos-laden, obligatory admiration that paralyses the possibility of hearing Chopin's music in a fresh way.
Chop, Chop, Chop, Chopin ...
1999
10.0Original animated film made for the International Chopin Year. The soundtrack consists of Fryderyk Chopin's music performed by Justyna Steczkowska, Tomasz Stańko and Michał Urbaniak. The author rejects the pompous, exalted, pathos-laden, obligatory admiration that paralyses the possibility of hearing Chopin's music in a fresh way.
Chop, Chop, Chop, Chopin ...
1999
NRThe second animated feature film by Mariusz Wilczyński
To My Funeral, Come Wearing Red
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NRAn adult going through a period of reevaluation analyzes his past life. The film is a sentimental journey into the world of emotions.
From the green hill
1999
NRAn adult going through a period of reevaluation analyzes his past life. The film is a sentimental journey into the world of emotions.
From the green hill
1999
NRNo synopsis available yet.
For My Mother and Me
2000
NRNo synopsis available yet.
For My Mother and Me
2000
NRNo synopsis available yet.
For My Mother and Me
2000
4.0Oneiric tale about aging angels.
Unfortunately
2004
4.0Oneiric tale about aging angels.
Unfortunately
2004
No synopsis available yet.
Death to Five
2002
No synopsis available yet.
Death to Five
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
In the Stillness of the Night
2000
NRNo synopsis available yet.
In the Stillness of the Night
2000

