
Directing
Zenon Wasilewski
Born — Died
1903-10-30 — 1966-04-20
Place of birth
Sosnowiec, Poland, Russian Empire [now Sosnowiec, Slaskie, Poland]
Known for
Directing
Credits
30 titles
Zenon Wasilewski (October 30, 1903 – April 20, 1966) was a pioneer of Polish puppet animation. Painter, photographer, creator of the first post-war puppet film "Za króla Krakusa" (In the Time of King Krakus; 1947). He initiated the creation of the Puppet Film Department at the Łódź Film Festival, which was the origin of Se-Ma-For. He was also a co-founder of the Polish school of animation. In 1975, an award was established in his honor, recognizing the creators of the best animated films for children.
Known for
NRThe first Polish color animated puppet film. An impressive adaptation of one of the works of Hanna Januszewska.
Michalkowick's Story
1954
NRA classic fairy tale about two sisters: one good and hardworking and the other lazy...
Dwie Dorotki
1956
NRThe cunning fox is looking for something to eat.
The Cunning Fox
1951
NRThe horse and the knight, conjured by the Wizard Bartodziej, are introduced by him to the wooden kingdom visible in a painting. To get the hand of the most beautiful of the royal daughters, the knight must kill the menacing dragon.
Wooden Rider
1964
5.0The devil, conjured up during an illusionist's show, escapes and plays mischievous tricks.
Uwaga, Diabeł!
1959
NRKing Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.
Shoemaker Dratewka
1958
Film credits
1960s · 2 titles
NRThe horse and the knight, conjured by the Wizard Bartodziej, are introduced by him to the wooden kingdom visible in a painting. To get the hand of the most beautiful of the royal daughters, the knight must kill the menacing dragon.
Wooden Rider
1964
NRA satire on people who drink too much.
The Man in the Mirror
1966
Behind the camera
NRThe first Polish color animated puppet film. An impressive adaptation of one of the works of Hanna Januszewska.
Michalkowick's Story
1954
NRA classic fairy tale about two sisters: one good and hardworking and the other lazy...
Dwie Dorotki
1956
NRA classic fairy tale about two sisters: one good and hardworking and the other lazy...
Dwie Dorotki
1956
NRThe cunning fox is looking for something to eat.
The Cunning Fox
1951
NRThe cunning fox is looking for something to eat.
The Cunning Fox
1951
NRThe horse and the knight, conjured by the Wizard Bartodziej, are introduced by him to the wooden kingdom visible in a painting. To get the hand of the most beautiful of the royal daughters, the knight must kill the menacing dragon.
Wooden Rider
1964
NRThe horse and the knight, conjured by the Wizard Bartodziej, are introduced by him to the wooden kingdom visible in a painting. To get the hand of the most beautiful of the royal daughters, the knight must kill the menacing dragon.
Wooden Rider
1964
5.0The devil, conjured up during an illusionist's show, escapes and plays mischievous tricks.
Uwaga, Diabeł!
1959
5.0The devil, conjured up during an illusionist's show, escapes and plays mischievous tricks.
Uwaga, Diabeł!
1959
NRKing Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.
Shoemaker Dratewka
1958
NRKing Ćwieczek II's daughter Beatka plays in the garden. She was interested in flowers growing behind the wall and despite warnings from her babysitter she goes outside. That's where she's kidnapped by the dragon Maok. The King promises half the kingdom to whoever saves the Princess. Three knights take on this challenge. However, none of them succeed. In the gingerbread land, where the dragon takes the princess, the shoemaker Dratewka follows, and succeeds in defeating the beast and returning her home safely.
Shoemaker Dratewka
1958
NRAn adaptation of a Polish folk tale. Once upon a time there was a peasant. He was very poor, but he loved to work hard. This helped the peasant to get magic gifts - soon he had a tablecloth, a wand, and a wonderful mill. So hard work and perseverance brought happy prosperity to the poor man's home.
Magical Gifts
1956
NRAn adaptation of a Polish folk tale. Once upon a time there was a peasant. He was very poor, but he loved to work hard. This helped the peasant to get magic gifts - soon he had a tablecloth, a wand, and a wonderful mill. So hard work and perseverance brought happy prosperity to the poor man's home.
Magical Gifts
1956
NRThe classic fairy tale about a miserly fox who served a stork his dinner on a flat plate and the stork who returned the favor by serving his dinner in a narrow jug.
The Fox and the Stork
1951
NRThe classic fairy tale about a miserly fox who served a stork his dinner on a flat plate and the stork who returned the favor by serving his dinner in a narrow jug.
The Fox and the Stork
1951
NRKind-hearted Mr. Rzepka has a weakness for alcohol. Under the influence of strong drinks, he experiences a duality in his shape and shadow. This shadow is prone to risk and exposes it to various dangers. As a result, Mr. Rzepka begins to fear his own shadow.
Mr. Rzepka and His Shadow
1956
NRStop-motion animation short based on the Wawel Dragon legend.
In the Time of King Krakus
1947
NRStop-motion animation short based on the Wawel Dragon legend.
In the Time of King Krakus
1947
NRA flat, two-dimensional poet is persecuted by a three-dimensional society. He falls in love with the banker's daughter. The girl's father refuses to agree to her daughter's relationship with someone who is flat, leading to a tragedy.
A Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist Cat
1961
NRA flat, two-dimensional poet is persecuted by a three-dimensional society. He falls in love with the banker's daughter. The girl's father refuses to agree to her daughter's relationship with someone who is flat, leading to a tragedy.
A Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist Cat
1961
NRA modernized version of the fairy tale about Red Riding Hood, in which a little pig goes on her way to her grandmother. During a hike through the forest, a bad wolf attacks her.
There Was a Little Pig
1960
NRA modernized version of the fairy tale about Red Riding Hood, in which a little pig goes on her way to her grandmother. During a hike through the forest, a bad wolf attacks her.
There Was a Little Pig
1960
NRAn enthusiast of morning gymnastics is so entangled during exercise that a doctor's intervention is needed.
Five Minutes for Health
1959
NRAn enthusiast of morning gymnastics is so entangled during exercise that a doctor's intervention is needed.
Five Minutes for Health
1959
NRA satire on people who drink too much.
The Man in the Mirror
1966
NRA satire on people who drink too much.
The Man in the Mirror
1966
NRA dream journey of a certain official who dreams of fulfilled love and a better life with himself as the office director.
Pan Piórko śni
1949
NRA dream journey of a certain official who dreams of fulfilled love and a better life with himself as the office director.
Pan Piórko śni
1949
