Jerzy Hoffman
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: March 15, 1932 (92 years old)
Place of Birth: Kraków, małopolskie, Polska
Jerzy Hoffman (pronounced [ˈjɛʐɨ ˈxɔfman] is a Polish film director and screenwriter. Hoffman was born to Jewish parents Zygmunt Hoffman and Maria Schmelkes. His 1965 film Three Steps on Earth was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Silver Prize. His 1969 film Colonel Wolodyjowski was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1973 he was a member of the jury at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1981 he was a member of the jury at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1985 he was a member of the jury at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. Hoffman directed Battle of Warsaw 1920 in 2011, the first Polish 3D feature film, stating “The fact that Poles made a film in 3D is not a miracle”. He is the father of early Macintosh development team member Joanna Hoffman.[7]
