Marek Andrzej Piwowski (; born 24 October 1935 in
Warsaw
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) is a Polish
film director
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and screenwriter. He is best known for his
cult film
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Rejs
''Rejs'', known in English as ''The Cruise'' (or ''The Trip Down the River''), is a Polish comedy film released in 1970, directed by Marek Piwowski who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andrzej Barszczyński, Janusz Głowacki and Jerzy Karaszk ...
'' (1970).
Filmography
* ''
Rejs
''Rejs'', known in English as ''The Cruise'' (or ''The Trip Down the River''), is a Polish comedy film released in 1970, directed by Marek Piwowski who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andrzej Barszczyński, Janusz Głowacki and Jerzy Karaszk ...
'' – 1970
* ''
Psychodrama
Psychodrama is an action method, often used as a psychotherapy, in which clients use spontaneous dramatization, role playing, and dramatic self-presentation to investigate and gain insight into their lives.
Developed by Jacob L. Moreno and h ...
'' – 1972
* ''
Korkociąg'' (
pl) – 1972
* ''
Przepraszam, czy tu biją?'' (
pl) – 1976
* ''
Uprowadzenie Agaty'' (
pl) – 1993
* ''
Oskar'' (
pl) – 2005
Awards
* 1976 – ''
Przepraszam, czy tu biją?'' FPFF – Jury Main Award
* 1976 – ''Przepraszam, czy tu biją?'' FPFF – Publicity Award
* 1977 – ''Przepraszam, czy tu biją?'' Złota Kamera (Gold Camera) (magazine "Film") in category: best movie
* 1997 – ''Krok'' Przegląd "Felliniada" – Wielki Fe Fe – ''for doing his job in movies''
* 1998 – ''Krok'' International Short Movies Festival – Brązowy Smok (Golden Dragon)
* 2001 – Krzyż Komandorski Orderu Odrodzenia Polski (Polish Comoddore Cross)
External links
Interview at "Newsweek"Marek Piwowskiat Culture.pl
Polish film directors
1935 births
Living people
Łódź Film School alumni
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