The 1987 Laureates / Creative Arts and Moral Sciences Category / Cinema, Theater
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Andrzej Wajda

Poland / March 6, 1926
Film Director

A world-famous film maker, who has made many superb films in post-World War II Poland that powerfully appeal for human dignity and the uplifting of the free human spirit, and who has exerted a great influence on people through his lofty screen achievements and passionate attitude.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
1926
Born in Suwalki, Poland
1945-1948
Studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Krakow
1954
Graduated from Leon Schiller State Theatre and Film School, Lodz Debuted as film director by "A Generation"
1959
Debuted as stage director by "A Hatful of Rain"
1972-1983
Representative, Film Unit X
1978-1981
President, Polish Federation of film Debating Club
1978-1983
President, Polish Film Association
1981-present
Honorary President, Polish Federation of Film Debating Club

AWARDS AND HONORS
1959
Prize of International Critic, International Film Festival in Venice "Ashes and Diamonds"
1971
Best Director, International Film Festival in Moscow "Birch Wood"
1975
Gold Medal, International Film Festival in Moscow "Land of Promise"
1980
Grand Prix, Art Festival of Japan Cultural Agency "Man of Marble"
1980
Best Actor, International Film Festival in Berlin "The Conductor"
1981
Grand Prix International Film Festival in Cannes "Man of Iron"
1982
Best Director, Cesars 1982 "Danton"

MAJOR WORKS
1959
"Ashes and Diamonds"
1971
"Birch Wood"
1975
"Land of Promise"
1977
"Man of Marble"
1981
"Man of Iron"
1982
"Danton"