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Janusz Morgenstern
Directing
Born November 16, 1922 · Mikulińce, obwód tarnopolski, Polska (obecnie Ukraina)
Died September 6, 2011
Also known as Януш Моргенштерн · Janusz „Kuba” Morgenstern · Janusz 'Kuba' Morgenstern
Biography
Janusz "Kuba" Morgenstern was a Polish film director and producer. Janusz Morgenstern was born in 1922 to a Jewish family in the town of Mikulińce, Poland (now Mykulyntsi, Ukraine), to Dawid Morgenstern and Estera (née Druks). He debuted as a director with the film Good bye, Till Tomorrow (1960). His other films include Jowita (1967), We Have to Kill this Love (1972), W-Hour (1979), Lesser of Two Evils (2009). TV series directed by Morgenstern included: Stake Larger than Life (1967–1968), Columbuses (1970) and Polish Roads (1976).
Awards & recognition
- Golden Medal — Merit to Culture · 2005
- Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta · 1997
- Silver Shell — Best Director · 1967
- Polish Academy Award — Best Film
- Polish Film Awards
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- European Film Award — Best Film · 1990 · nominated




