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Maciej Dejczer

b. 1953

Polish director and screenwriter

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About Maciej Dejczer

Born 1953. Maciej Dejczer is a Polish film director, screenwriter and director, known for 300 Miles to Heaven.

Maciej Dejczer is a Polish film director, best known for his film 300 Miles to Heaven, which won the second European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year. He is an alumnus of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice.

Filmography 1986: Dzieci śmieci 1989: 300 Miles to Heaven 1993: To musisz być ty 1994: Jest jak jest 1997: Bandyta 1999–2000: Czułość i kłamstwa 2000–2006: M jak miłość 2001–2003: Na dobre i na złe 2002–2006: Samo życie 2004–2005: Oficer 2005–2006: Magda M. 2006: Klinika samotnych serc 2006: Oficerowie 2007: Trzeci oficer 2008: Ojciec Mateusz 2009: Teraz albo nigdy! 2011: Chichot losu 2012: Misja Afganistan 2015: Strażacy 2015: Listy do M. 2

Awards Golden Lions Award at the Gdynia Film Festival, 1990 for 300 Miles to Heaven European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year, 1989 for 300 Miles to Heaven

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Important facts

Born
15 July 1953, Gdańsk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Poland
Known for
300 Miles to Heaven
Education
University of Gdańsk, University of Silesia in Katowice
Awards
Young European Film of the Year

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Maciej Dejczer?

Polish director and screenwriter

When was Maciej Dejczer born?

Maciej Dejczer was born on 15 July 1953 in Gdańsk.

What is Maciej Dejczer's occupation?

Maciej Dejczer is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What is Maciej Dejczer known for?

Maciej Dejczer is known for 300 Miles to Heaven.

What nationality is Maciej Dejczer?

Maciej Dejczer is Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maciej Dejczer

· Wikidata: Q11765318

· DBpedia: Maciej Dejczer

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