Swimming Lesson
Aug 07, 1970 · 3m
Director
Andrzej WajdaOverview
Filmed in 1970, this little-known short by Andrzej Wajda remained unseen for over five decades after being archived under the working title The Artist. Shot at swimming pools in Warsaw, it follows an athlete who savors the freedom of a solitary dive before joining a disciplined group of competitive swimmers. Originally made using leftover color film stock from Brzezina (1970), the film was digitally restored by TVP in 2026.
Cast of Swimming Lesson
Crew of Swimming Lesson
Andrzej WajdaDirector, Writer
Zdzisław MaklakiewiczWriter
Zygmunt SamosiukDirector of Photography, Camera Operator
Halina Prugar-KetlingEditor
Tomasz LengrenAssistant Director- Jan NaukowiczAssistant Camera
- J. KozaczykGaffer
- Józef TrzochElectrician
- Jerzy FidoElectrician
- Ryszard DobrańskiDolly Grip
- Wiesława DembińskaSound
- J. JasińskaAssistant Editor
- Wacław WitczakTransportation Coordinator
- Tadeusz NiedbalikTransportation Coordinator
- Edward WilczekTransportation Coordinator
- Eugeniusz KrajewskiTransportation Coordinator
Barbara Pec-ŚlesickaProduction Manager- Janina KrassowskaAssistant Production Manager
- Wiesława BoreckaAssistant Production Manager
- Franciszek GórkaUnit Manager
About Swimming Lesson
What is Swimming Lesson about?
Filmed in 1970, this little-known short by Andrzej Wajda remained unseen for over five decades after being archived under the working title The Artist. Shot at swimming pools in Warsaw, it follows an athlete who savors the freedom of a solitary dive before joining a disciplined group of competitive swimmers. Originally made using leftover color film stock from Brzezina (1970), the film was…
When was Swimming Lesson released?
Swimming Lesson was released on August 7, 1970.
How long is Swimming Lesson?
Swimming Lesson runs 3 minutes.
Who directed Swimming Lesson?
Swimming Lesson was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who is in the cast of Swimming Lesson?
The cast of Swimming Lesson includes Marek Perepeczko (Pływak) and Tomasz Lengren (Ratownik (voice)).