Helena Lemańska
Directing
Biography
Helena Lemańska, née Lerman (c. 1919, Warsaw – 21 November 2017, Paris), was a Polish director of Jewish origin, known primarily for her documentaries. From 1950 to 1967, she served as editor-in-chief of the Polish Film Chronicle, before eventually resigning admist growing political tensions. She left Poland in 1969. More information on her filmography can be found on FilmPolski's website.
Known For
A series of twelve "letters" from different parts of Vietnam in the days following the 1954 Geneva Conference, written in images and narrated in voice-over.
Letters from Vietnam
A holiday report shot by cameramen of the Polish Film Chronicle or foreign Chronicles’ operators. The journey begins with a visit to Cuba, where the society benefits from the revolution. A report from India shows Poles who participate in the process of industrialization of this country, which is still full of contrasts. A look at Stockholm, where forecasts predict that sun will shine in three days. The farthest journey to Tokyo - basically it is a trip into the unknown and the city seems to be different than we have imagined. Cairo is much closer – the city is a unique blend of Arab tradition and modernity (with a view at pyramids) . We return to Europe via Italy. Even though we seem to know this country, it is still full of surprises.
Polish Film Chronicle 61/26A
A film awarded the main prize in the documentary category at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The picture depicts the everyday life of Vietnamese people.