Jerzy Grotowski

Directing

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

5Total Films

4.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 11, 1933

Birth Place: Rzeszów, Poland

About Jerzy Grotowski

Jerzy Marian Grotowski was an innovative Polish theatre director and theorist whose approaches to acting, training and theatrical production have significantly influenced theatre today.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jerzy Grotowski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jerzy Grotowski's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jerzy Grotowski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kalosze szczęścia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jerzy Grotowski Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jerzy Grotowski's career based on audience ratings.

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Kalosze szczęścia: Two fairies, Terencja and Felicja are in posession of the Lucky Rain Boots, which they intend to give to the most deserv

Kalosze szczęścia

1958•Comedy

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The Five Senses of Theatre (1994) movie poster

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The Five Senses of Theatre: British director Peter Brook talks about his theatre experience from his first directing gigs of Oxford to the foundatio

The Five Senses of Theatre

1994•Documentary

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Letter from Opole: A documentary film about the Laboratory Theatre of 13 Rows.

Letter from Opole

1963

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The Art of the Impossible (2017) movie poster

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The Art of the Impossible: Director/actor Eugenio Barba returns to Oslo, where he started Odin Teatret, to Opole, where Jerzy Grotowsky's " theatre

The Art of the Impossible

2017•Documentary

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Shiraz 70: A short documentary about the 4th Shiraz Arts Festival and its series of performances that took place in September 1970.

Shiraz 70

1970•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jerzy Grotowski.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	The Art of the Impossible	Self	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Five Senses of Theatre	Self	Flop	Similar →
1970	Shiraz 70	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Letter from Opole	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Kalosze szczęścia	Man at an artist meeting (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Jerzy Grotowski - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerzy Grotowski?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerzy Grotowski is "Kalosze szczęścia" with a rating of 4.0/10.

How many movies has Jerzy Grotowski acted in?

Jerzy Grotowski has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerzy Grotowski?

Other notable films include "The Five Senses of Theatre", "Letter from Opole", and "The Art of the Impossible".