Andrzej Wajda was born in Suwałki[1]. He died in Warsaw[2]. He worked as a director[3], screenwriter[4], film director[5], theatrical director[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,357 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[8]
Position held: Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[24]
Employer: Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[25], Teatr Powszechny[26]
Educated at: Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[27], National Film School in Łódź[28]
Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[30], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], Order of the White Eagle[32], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[33], Praemium Imperiale[34], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[35], Jury Prize[36], David di Donatello Luchino Visconti[37], Palme d'Or[38], London Film Critics Circle Award for Director of the Year[39], BAFTA Fellowship[40], Honorary César[41], Louis Delluc Prize[42]
Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[44], Solidarity Citizens' Committee[45], Citizens Parliamentary Party[46], Democratic Union[47]
Why It Matters
Andrzej Wajda has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Andrzej Wajda's spouses include Beata Tyszkiewicz[11], Krystyna Zachwatowicz[12], Gabriela Obremba[13], and Zofia Żuchowska[14].
What did Andrzej Wajda do for work?
Andrzej Wajda worked as a director[3], screenwriter[4], film director[5], theatrical director[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Andrzej Wajda go to school?
Andrzej Wajda was educated at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[27] and National Film School in Łódź[28].
What awards did Andrzej Wajda receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[30], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], and Order of the White Eagle[32].
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