
Directing
Janusz Nasfeter
Born — Died
1920-08-15 — 1998-04-01
Place of birth
Warsaw, Poland
Known for
Directing
Credits
46 titles
Janusz Nasfeter was a Polish film director, screenwriter and writer. A graduate of the National Film School in Łódź (1951). Mostly known for films addressed to children but with a universal meaning, for which he received numerous awards at the film festivals in Gdańsk, San Sebastián, Moscow, Belgrade, Venice, Tehran and many others. In the 1960s, he succeeded also in making a war film Ranny w lesie (1964), a psychological war drama Weekend z dziewczyną (1968), as well as a crime film Zbrodniarz i panna (1963) with Zbigniew Cybulski and Niekochana (1966) with Elżbieta Czyżewska.
Known for
The story of sickly Karol and his only friend, a rubber crocodile named Tom. One day, the waves carry Tom away into the open sea...
Ucieczka Toma
1960
The film shows the beginnings of camaraderie based on mutual assistance.
Koledzy
1956
A boy dreams of going for a ride in a boat or kayak, but when the opportunity finally comes, he soon finds himself longing to return to shore. The boy is played by Tadeusz Wiśniewski, who appeared in several films for young audiences, including four directed by Janusz Nasfeter. The film’s music was composed by Krzysztof Komeda, still credited under his real surname, Trzciński.
Przejażdżka
1960
A psychological drama about a mother and daughter. The first was once a journalist and a brave soldier, the second interrupted her studies in philosophy
Śnić we śnie
1979
7.8Twelve year-old Edek falls under the spell of a girl named Monika while vacationing at his aunt's house. Getting increasingly infatuated with her, Edek does not know that Monika is not all she seems to be.
Butterflies
1973
7.0Young Małgorzata leads a very boring life as a cashier. One day a robber riddles her bank car with bullets, kills the driver and two security guards and takes the money. The police finds out that the stolen banknotes are being spent at a fashionable spa resort. The only way to find the criminal is to favor Małgorzata with a seaside holiday in the company of a handsome Captain as her brother.
The Criminal and the Lady
1963
Film credits
1990s · 2 titles
NRJanusz Nasfeter, one of the greatest Polish directors, talks about his childhood and youth, the events of the occupation period and after the war. These memories became an inspiration for his work.
Piękne lata niewoli
1996
NRShort documentary about the current state of living of forgotten director, Janusz Nasfeter.
Portret artysty z czasów starości
1993
1970s · 3 titles
A psychological drama about a mother and daughter. The first was once a journalist and a brave soldier, the second interrupted her studies in philosophy
Śnić we śnie
1979
7.8Twelve year-old Edek falls under the spell of a girl named Monika while vacationing at his aunt's house. Getting increasingly infatuated with her, Edek does not know that Monika is not all she seems to be.
Butterflies
1973
6.6In an idyllic working class community, 13 year old Anka grows up, going through stages of adolescence, dreaming, first love and gossiping with girlfriends. Roughly disturbed by the shame and disgrace of alcoholism - leaves unwashable stains upon the community, that tries to cope with abuse and depression, and the system (including school teachers) who try to avoid the subject. This story was aimed at parents, to give them morally an insight into what happens when a young girl has to deal with the disgrace of an alcoholic father and a mentally instable mother.
I Won't Love You
1974
1960s · 2 titles
Behind the camera
The story of sickly Karol and his only friend, a rubber crocodile named Tom. One day, the waves carry Tom away into the open sea...
Ucieczka Toma
1960
The film shows the beginnings of camaraderie based on mutual assistance.
Koledzy
1956
The film shows the beginnings of camaraderie based on mutual assistance.
Koledzy
1956
A boy dreams of going for a ride in a boat or kayak, but when the opportunity finally comes, he soon finds himself longing to return to shore. The boy is played by Tadeusz Wiśniewski, who appeared in several films for young audiences, including four directed by Janusz Nasfeter. The film’s music was composed by Krzysztof Komeda, still credited under his real surname, Trzciński.
Przejażdżka
1960
A psychological drama about a mother and daughter. The first was once a journalist and a brave soldier, the second interrupted her studies in philosophy
Śnić we śnie
1979
7.8Twelve year-old Edek falls under the spell of a girl named Monika while vacationing at his aunt's house. Getting increasingly infatuated with her, Edek does not know that Monika is not all she seems to be.
Butterflies
1973
7.8Twelve year-old Edek falls under the spell of a girl named Monika while vacationing at his aunt's house. Getting increasingly infatuated with her, Edek does not know that Monika is not all she seems to be.
Butterflies
1973
7.0Young Małgorzata leads a very boring life as a cashier. One day a robber riddles her bank car with bullets, kills the driver and two security guards and takes the money. The police finds out that the stolen banknotes are being spent at a fashionable spa resort. The only way to find the criminal is to favor Małgorzata with a seaside holiday in the company of a handsome Captain as her brother.
The Criminal and the Lady
1963
5.2The story of the tumultuous relationship between a Jewish girl called Noemi and a Polish art student named Kamil is set at the outbreak of World War II.
Unloved
1966
5.2The story of the tumultuous relationship between a Jewish girl called Noemi and a Polish art student named Kamil is set at the outbreak of World War II.
Unloved
1966
7.5While hiding from the Germans in the forest, young Polish corporal tries hard to fulfill his order to take care of a wounded lieutenant and wait for the doctor and transportation to come.
Wounded in the Forest
1964
7.5While hiding from the Germans in the forest, young Polish corporal tries hard to fulfill his order to take care of a wounded lieutenant and wait for the doctor and transportation to come.
Wounded in the Forest
1964
7.5Twelve-year-old Tomek helps his father working at a gas station. His dream is to own one of the cars that he and his father service every day. Tomek is also in love with Mariola, a girl from Warsaw. She, in turn, has feelings for Wojtek.
Królowa pszczół
1977
7.5Twelve-year-old Tomek helps his father working at a gas station. His dream is to own one of the cars that he and his father service every day. Tomek is also in love with Mariola, a girl from Warsaw. She, in turn, has feelings for Wojtek.
Królowa pszczół
1977
6.1A young boy tries to earn the friendship of his new classmates, notorious bullies, which leads to tragic consequences.
Abel, Your Brother
1970
6.1A young boy tries to earn the friendship of his new classmates, notorious bullies, which leads to tragic consequences.
Abel, Your Brother
1970
6.6In an idyllic working class community, 13 year old Anka grows up, going through stages of adolescence, dreaming, first love and gossiping with girlfriends. Roughly disturbed by the shame and disgrace of alcoholism - leaves unwashable stains upon the community, that tries to cope with abuse and depression, and the system (including school teachers) who try to avoid the subject. This story was aimed at parents, to give them morally an insight into what happens when a young girl has to deal with the disgrace of an alcoholic father and a mentally instable mother.
I Won't Love You
1974
6.6In an idyllic working class community, 13 year old Anka grows up, going through stages of adolescence, dreaming, first love and gossiping with girlfriends. Roughly disturbed by the shame and disgrace of alcoholism - leaves unwashable stains upon the community, that tries to cope with abuse and depression, and the system (including school teachers) who try to avoid the subject. This story was aimed at parents, to give them morally an insight into what happens when a young girl has to deal with the disgrace of an alcoholic father and a mentally instable mother.
I Won't Love You
1974
6.6In an idyllic working class community, 13 year old Anka grows up, going through stages of adolescence, dreaming, first love and gossiping with girlfriends. Roughly disturbed by the shame and disgrace of alcoholism - leaves unwashable stains upon the community, that tries to cope with abuse and depression, and the system (including school teachers) who try to avoid the subject. This story was aimed at parents, to give them morally an insight into what happens when a young girl has to deal with the disgrace of an alcoholic father and a mentally instable mother.
I Won't Love You
1974
7.7The film consists of two parts. In the first, the protagonist is Matilda. Her dream is fashionable stockings, which she cannot afford. She becomes the laughing stock of the school when she appears in stockings sewn by her grandmother. The humiliation leads Matilda to take a dramatic step. The second part tells the story of Jadźka, who is an object of derision at her school. Fearing embarrassment, she increasingly misses school and plunges into a world of autistic dreams.
Coloured Stockings
1960
7.7The film consists of two parts. In the first, the protagonist is Matilda. Her dream is fashionable stockings, which she cannot afford. She becomes the laughing stock of the school when she appears in stockings sewn by her grandmother. The humiliation leads Matilda to take a dramatic step. The second part tells the story of Jadźka, who is an object of derision at her school. Fearing embarrassment, she increasingly misses school and plunges into a world of autistic dreams.
Coloured Stockings
1960
10.0A social drama that depicts a conflict between a young factory collective and a sympathetic but backward old specialist.
Two Brigades
1950
6.0Two stories showcasing the problems children face while growing up.
Little Dramas
1960
6.0Two stories showcasing the problems children face while growing up.
Little Dramas
1960
7.0Romek is a boy whom nobody wants and who cannot find love in anyone. His mother has no interest in him at all. The boy gets under the influence of enterprising Janusz. This one teaches him to steal. During the first attempt, he is caught and puts in a juvenile court. The mother decides to take the opportunity to put him in an orphanage.
Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopak
1972
7.0Romek is a boy whom nobody wants and who cannot find love in anyone. His mother has no interest in him at all. The boy gets under the influence of enterprising Janusz. This one teaches him to steal. During the first attempt, he is caught and puts in a juvenile court. The mother decides to take the opportunity to put him in an orphanage.
Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopak
1972
10.0Ania, a few years old girl, starts attending to a new kindergarten. The film shows the difficult moments of a little girl's adaptation to a new environment, and the impact of the institution's educational methods on assimilation with her peers.
Little Citizens
1949
10.0Ania, a few years old girl, starts attending to a new kindergarten. The film shows the difficult moments of a little girl's adaptation to a new environment, and the impact of the institution's educational methods on assimilation with her peers.
Little Citizens
1949
10.0A story of a young schoolboy who, with his classmates, has pledged to defend his country. In September of 1939 he goes to war on his own in the spirit of cadets during the insurrection of 1831. He is trying to protect his classmate, a 12-year old girl, in search of her mother during the war confusion.
My War - My Love
1975
10.0A story of a young schoolboy who, with his classmates, has pledged to defend his country. In September of 1939 he goes to war on his own in the spirit of cadets during the insurrection of 1831. He is trying to protect his classmate, a 12-year old girl, in search of her mother during the war confusion.
My War - My Love
1975
NRThe residents of an apartment complex in World War 2 Poland face a moral dilemma when they discover one of their neighbours is hiding a Jew.
Long Night
1989
NRThe residents of an apartment complex in World War 2 Poland face a moral dilemma when they discover one of their neighbours is hiding a Jew.
Long Night
1989
8.0A boy awaits the return of his long-absent emigre father but is disappointed when they finally meet.
Mój stary
1962
8.0A boy awaits the return of his long-absent emigre father but is disappointed when they finally meet.
Mój stary
1962
NRStaś is the class leader of being late for lessons. Schoolmates decide to help him fight this habit.
Staś Spóźnialski
1952
8.5During World War 2 a doctor, patiently waiting for the liberation and unwilling to engage in the struggle against the Nazis is forced at a gunpoint by a Polish Resistance soldier to attend to the members of her squad.
Weekend z dziewczyną
1968
8.5During World War 2 a doctor, patiently waiting for the liberation and unwilling to engage in the struggle against the Nazis is forced at a gunpoint by a Polish Resistance soldier to attend to the members of her squad.
Weekend z dziewczyną
1968
9.0Encouraged by the offers of a prestigious position in the city, the teacher is unconvinced and decides to return to his native village, where before the war he taught at the local school.
Teacher
1949
9.0Encouraged by the offers of a prestigious position in the city, the teacher is unconvinced and decides to return to his native village, where before the war he taught at the local school.
Teacher
1949

