Konrad Swinarski
Polish theatre director (1929–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Konrad Ksawery Swinarski (4 July 1929, Warszawa[1] – 19 August 1975 near Damascus) – Polish theatrical, television, film and opera director and stage designer.
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Konrad Swinarski | |
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Born | 4 July 1929 |
Died | 19 August 1975 |
Occupation(s) | theatrical, television, film and opera director, stage designer, lecturer/instructor |
Years active | 1955–1975 |
Employer | National Stary Theatre |
Spouse | Barbara Witek |
Awards | Second Degree Award of the Minister of Culture and Art, City of Kraków Award, First Degree State Award, „Drożdże" (Yeast) award of Polityka |
Honours | Knights Cross Order of Polonia Restituta, Golden Cross of Merit |
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He has created his own style, thanks to which he is considered one of the most original and outstanding artists in the history of Polish theatre.[2][3] He influenced many polish directors, such as Jerzy Grzegorzewski [pl], Krystian Lupa, Jerzy Jarocki, Maciej Prus [pl],[4] Grzegorz Jarzyna [pl] and Krzysztof Warlikowski.