Krystyna Janda
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Krystyna Janda (born 18 December 1952, Starachowice, Poland) is a Polish film and theater actress best known, in the West, for playing leading roles in several films by Polish director Andrzej Wajda, including Man of Marble (Człowiek z marmuru, 1976) and Man of Iron (Człowiek z żelaza, 1981). In 1982, Janda played the lead character in Ryszard Bugajski's film Przesłuchanie (Interrogation), which first premiered only 7 years later in 1989, following the collapse of communism. Despite the film's late release, she garnered international acclaim for her performance, including winning Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and Polish Film Festival in 1990. Janda is also known for her leading role in the second episode of The Decalogue series of Krzysztof Kieślowski. Description above from the Wikipedia article Krystyna Janda, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Krystyna Janda Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Krystyna Janda reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Krystyna Janda's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Krystyna Janda's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kręć! Jak kochasz to kręć!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Krystyna Janda Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Krystyna Janda's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Krystyna Janda has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pan Olbrychski | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Clowns | Krystyna Janda | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | How I Fell in Love with a Gangster | Rita | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kill It and Leave This Town | Janek's Mother (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dolce Fine Giornata | Maria Linde | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Julius | Krystyna Janda | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Młynarski. Piosenka finałowa | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Damaged | Dulska, babka Melanii | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | All About My Parents | Grandmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Wałesa: Man of Hope | Agnieszka (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Elles | Mutter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kręć! Jak kochasz to kręć! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Reverse | Matka/Babcia Sabiny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sweet Rush | Marta / Actress | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Few People, a Little Time | Jadwiga | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Call of the Toad | Aleksandra Piatkowska | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Solidarność, Solidarność... | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Przedwiośnie | Jadwiga Barykowa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Weiser | Elka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Yellow Scarf | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease | Anna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Weekend Stories: Unwritten Law | Halina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | An Air So Pure | Mme Leduroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Matka swojej matki | Ewa Kozłowska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Pestka | Agata | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tato | Magda, lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Interrogation | Antonina Dziwisz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Inventory | Julia | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Decalogue V | Dorota Geller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Decalogue II | Dorota Geller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | On the Silver Globe | Aza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Short Film About Killing | Dorota | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Fik-Mik | doktor Anita, kochanka wiceministra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Laputa | Małgorzata | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | My Mother's Lovers | Krystyna Traczyk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Cop & the Girl | Gerlinde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Vertiges | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization | Gea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Eine blassblaue Frauenschrift | Amélie Tachezy | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Embers | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Spy, Stand Up | Anna Gretz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The War of the Worlds: Next Century | Gea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Man of Iron | Agnieszka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | In Broad Daylight | Ewa | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mephisto | Barbara Bruckner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Golem | Rozyna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Conductor | Marta | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Without Anesthesia | Agata | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Border | Elżbieta Biecka, żona Ziembiewicza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Man of Marble | Agnieszka | Hit | Similar → |
Krystyna Janda - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Krystyna Janda?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Krystyna Janda is "Kręć! Jak kochasz to kręć!" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Krystyna Janda acted in?
Krystyna Janda has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Krystyna Janda?
Other notable films include "Decalogue V", "On the Silver Globe", and "A Short Film About Killing".