Borys Lankosz, a renowned and celebrated Polish filmmaker of his time, has left an indelible mark on the film industry, with a storied background that can be traced back to his prestigious education at the highly respected National Film School in Lodz, a renowned institution that has produced some of the most talented and innovative filmmakers of our time.
His cinematic journey began in the year 2001 with the groundbreaking documentary "Evolution", a thought-provoking masterpiece that brought to light the harrowing realities faced by neglected patients in a mental institution, shedding light on a topic that had previously been shrouded in secrecy and neglect.
This powerful and poignant documentary garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous awards at various international documentary festivals, including the esteemed San Francisco International Film Festival, which is considered one of the most prestigious and respected film festivals in the world.
Lankosz's work on "Evolution" showcased his exceptional filmmaking skills, his ability to craft a narrative that is both engaging and informative, and his dedication to telling stories that need to be told, stories that have the power to change the way we think and feel about the world around us.
A cinematic treasure, meticulously crafted by Lankosz, was unveiled in the year 2008, and embarked on a profoundly moving odyssey to recount the deeply affecting narrative of Western European Jews who were brutally and mercilessly deported to the confines of the notorious Lodz ghetto, a grim and foreboding gateway to the very depths of the Nazi's malevolent and inhumane "gates of hell", a place where the very essence of humanity was callously and systematically erased, leaving behind a trail of unimaginable suffering and despair.
Lankosz's cinematic pursuits transcend the confines of documentary filmmaking, as he is equally revered among Polish film enthusiasts for his feature films, which aptly demonstrate his remarkable versatility as a director, showcasing his impressive range and mastery of the craft.
Notable among his extensive filmography is the dark comedy masterpiece, 'Reverse', which made its cinematic debut in the year 2009. This ingenious film skillfully blends the sharp-witted humor reminiscent of the classic 'Arsenic and Old Lace' with the eerie, dystopian undertones of George Orwell's seminal work '1984', thereby yielding a unique and intellectually stimulating exploration of Stalinism.
Noteworthy for its outstanding merit, the film 'Reverse' was selected as Poland's official submission for the esteemed Academy Award, thereby firmly establishing Lankosz as a renowned and influential figure within the realm of Polish cinema.
Lankosz's magnum opus, "A Grain of Truth", burst onto the cinematic scene in 2015, achieving an unprecedented level of box office triumph, as its enthralling storyline masterfully wove a complex tapestry of intrigue, captivating the hearts and minds of viewers from around the globe.
