Piotr Szulkin
DirectingAbout Piotr Szulkin
Piotr Szulkin was a Polish film director and writer. He directed over thirteen films, both Polish and international productions. He was a recipient of "Best Science Fiction Film Director" at Eurocon in 1984. During the latter part of his career, he was also a professor at the National Film School in Łódź. He was the son of Paweł Szulkin, a Polish physicist from an assimilated Jewish family (his grandparents were Idel Szulkin and Małka Frydzon). His paternal uncle was Michał Szulkin, a historian and publicist. In 2013, Piotr Szulkin demanded the removal of information about the Jewish ancestry of Paweł Szulkin in his biography in the Polski Słownik Biograficzny (Polish National Dictionary). After Piotr Szulkin sued Polski Słownik Biograficzny, in January 2014, the Civil Court in Kraków, as a protective action, put a one-year prohibition on the dissemination of the volume of Polski Słownik Biograficzny including the biography of Paweł Szulkin.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Piotr Szulkin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Piotr Szulkin's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Piotr Szulkin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meat (Ironica), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Piotr Szulkin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Piotr Szulkin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Piotr Szulkin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Samosiuk. The Independent Film Republic | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Meat (Ironica) | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Guilty of Innocence | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lava | Devil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Lullaby | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hospital of the Transfiguration | Composer Jakub | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Hymn on the Death of the Young | - | Flop | Similar → |
Piotr Szulkin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Piotr Szulkin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Piotr Szulkin is "Meat (Ironica)" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Piotr Szulkin acted in?
Piotr Szulkin has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Piotr Szulkin?
Other notable films include "Guilty of Innocence", "Samosiuk. The Independent Film Republic", and "Hospital of the Transfiguration".