Borys Lankosz is a renowned Polish filmmaker, celebrated for his exceptional body of work across various genres. A distinguished alumnus of the prestigious National Film School in Lodz, Lankosz made his debut in the year 2001 with a thought-provoking documentary titled 'Evolution', which delves into the poignant stories of neglected patients in a mental institution. This groundbreaking film received widespread acclaim, garnering numerous awards at prominent international documentary festivals, including the prestigious San Francisco International Film Festival.
Lankosz's subsequent documentary, 'Radegast', released in 2008, is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of Western European Jews who were deported to the ghetto of Lodz via the notorious Radegast train station, often referred to as the "Nazi gates of hell". This harrowing documentary serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II.
However, it is his feature films that have earned Lankosz widespread recognition among Polish moviegoers. One of his most notable feature films is the dark comedy 'Reverse', released in 2009, which offers a thought-provoking commentary on Stalinism. This cinematic masterpiece, often described as a fusion of the classic 'Arsenic and Old Lace' and George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984', was Poland's official entry for the Academy Award.
Lankosz's thriller 'A Grain of Truth', released in 2015, is another notable feature film that has resonated with audiences worldwide. This gripping narrative explores the theme of medieval antisemitism and its lingering impact on a contemporary small Polish town, where the phantoms of the past seem to reappear in the present. 'A Grain of Truth' was a major box office hit, cementing Lankosz's status as a masterful filmmaker capable of crafting stories that captivate and move audiences.
