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 for children.

Zenon Wasilewski is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Wooden Rider (1964), A Crime in the Street of Ventriloquist Cat (1961), Dwie Dorotki (1956), Five Minutes for Health (1959), Michalkowick's Story (1954), There Was a Little Pig (1960), Mr. Rzepka and His Shadow (1956), The Fox and the Stork (1951).

The recorded credits span 1947 to 1966, including 15 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

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