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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 MedalMerit to Culture · 2005
  • Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta · 1997
  • Silver ShellBest Director · 1967
  • Polish Academy AwardBest Film
  • Polish Film Awards
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  • European Film AwardBest Film · 1990 · nominated

Filmography5 titles