Jerzy Hoffman

  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
Years active1954–2011ChildrenJoanna Hoffman

Jerzy Julian Hoffman[1] (pronounced [ˈjɛʐɨ ˈxɔfman]; born 15 March 1932) is a Polish director, screenwriter, and producer. He received the Polish Academy Life Achievement Award in February 2006.

Hoffman is best known for his works in The Deluge (1974) and With Fire and Sword (1999), the former of which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His other notable credits were in Three Steps on Earth (1965) and Colonel Wolodyjowski (1969).

Early life, family and education

Hoffman was born to Jewish parents, Zygmunt Hoffman and Maria Schmelkes.

Career

His 1965 film Three Steps on Earth was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Silver Prize.[2] His 1969 film Colonel Wolodyjowski was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.[3] In 1973 he was a member of the jury at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival.[4] In 1981 he was a member of the jury at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival.[5] In 1985 he was a member of the jury at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.[6]

Hoffman directed Battle of Warsaw 1920 in 2011, the first Polish 3D feature film, stating “The fact that Poles made a film in 3D is not a miracle”.[7]

Personal life

Hoffman is the father of early Macintosh development team member Joanna Hoffman.[8]

Selected filmography

Jerzy Hoffman's star in Łódź
  • Battle of Warsaw 1920 (2011)
  • Ukraine - The Birth of a Nation (2008)
  • An Ancient Tale (Stara Baśń, 2003)
  • With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem, 1999)
  • A Beautiful Stranger (Piękna nieznajoma, 1992)
  • After Your Decrees [pl] (Wedle wyroków Twoich, 1983)
  • The Quack (Znachor, 1981)
  • To the Last Drop of Blood (Do krwi ostatniej, 1978)
  • Leper (Trędowata, 1976)
  • The Deluge (Potop, 1974) - nominated for a Best Foreign Film Oscar[9]
  • Colonel Wolodyjowski (Pan Wołodyjowski, 1968 )
  • The Father (Ojciec, 1967)
  • The Market of Miracles (Jarmark cudów, 1966)
  • Three Steps on Earth (1965)
  • The Law and the Fist (Prawo i pięść, 1964)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Zodiak - Jerzy Hoffman Film Production". zodiakfilm.pl. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ^ "4th Moscow International Film Festival (1965)". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  3. ^ "6th Moscow International Film Festival (1969)". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  4. ^ "8th Moscow International Film Festival (1973)". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  5. ^ "12th Moscow International Film Festival (1981)". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-04-21. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  6. ^ "14th Moscow International Film Festival (1985)". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
  7. ^ "Battle of Warsaw 1920 3D". 3dtvs.org.uk. 2011-09-26. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
  8. ^ Schulmiller, Eric (January 22, 2014). "Apple's Jewish History — 30 Years After Iconic Super Bowl Ad". forward.com; The Jewish Daily Forward. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "The 47th Academy Awards (1975) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-12-10.

External links

  • Jerzy Hoffman at IMDb
  • Jerzy Hoffman at Culture.pl
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