Jerzy Domaradzki (born 6 January 1943, in Lwów,
occupied Poland
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Polish
Polish may refer to:
* Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe
* Polish language
* Poles
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-born film director based in
Australia. He is most closely associated with Poland's film industry.
Following his 1974 graduation from the
National Film School in Łódź, Domaradzki got his start working as an assistant and second unit director. He then worked with
Andrzej Wajda
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for the "X" film unit. Director of movies ''Bestia'' (1979), ''Wielki bieg'' (1981), ''Planeta krawiec'' (1983), ''Biały smok'' (1987), ''Łuk Erosa'' (1987).
His Australian Productions include ''
Struck by Lightning'' (1990), ''
Lilian's Story
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'' (1996).
In addition to his movie career, Domaradzki also directs television, documentary, and theatrical productions. In the late '80s, he moved to Australia and in 1988 was appointed director-in-residence at the
Australian Film, Television and Radio School
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) formerly Australian Film and Television School, is Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school. The school is a Commonwealth Government statutory authority.
History
Establishe ...
in
Sydney.
References
External links
1943 births
Living people
Polish film directors
Australian film directors
Film people from Lviv
Polish expatriates in Australia
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