Zenon Wasilewski

Zenon Wasilewski (October 30, 1903 – April 20, 1966) was a pioneer of Polish puppet animation. Painter, photographer, creator of the first post-war puppet film "Za króla Krakusa" (In the Time of King Krakus; 1947). He initiated the creation of the Puppet Film Department at the Łódź Film Festival, which was the origin of Se-Ma-For. He was also a co-founder of the Polish school of animation. In 1975, an award was established in his honor, recognizing the creators of the best animated films f

Born

Oct 30, 1903

Sosnowiec, Poland, Russian Empire [now Sosnowiec, Slaskie, Poland]

Died

Apr 20, 1966

Known For

Directing

Movies

2 acting

40 crew

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