Jerzy Stefan Stawiński 1921 – 2010

Biography

Jerzy Stefan Stawiński was born on July 1, 1921, in Warsaw, Poland, during a period of profound change for his nation. He would go on to establish himself as a screenwriter, contributing to Polish cinema during much of the twentieth century. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing the transformative events that shaped Poland throughout the 1900s.

Stawiński devoted his career to the craft of screenwriting, working within the Polish film industry during a time of significant cultural and artistic development. His professional contributions reflected the creative energy of post-war Polish cinema, a period known for its distinctive artistic vision and storytelling traditions.

He remained in Warsaw throughout his life, the city of his birth serving as both his home and the center of his professional work. On June 12, 2010, Stawiński passed away in Warsaw at the age of 88. His commitment to his craft and his roots in Polish culture were honored through his burial at Powązki Military Cemetery in the Żoliborz district, one of Poland’s most significant burial grounds. His legacy endures through the screenwriting work he left behind and his place in the history of Polish cinema.