Swimming Lesson
Lekcja pływania
Synopsis
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 Originally made using leftover color film stock from Brzezina (1970), the film was digitally restored by TVP in 2026.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Zdzisław Maklakiewicz, Andrzej Wajda
- Original Title
- Lekcja pływania
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Zdzisław Maklakiewicz, Andrzej Wajda
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Zdzisław Maklakiewicz
Writer
Andrzej Wajda
Writer
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Director of Photography
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming Lesson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Originally made using leftover color film stock from Brzezina (1970), the film was digitally restored by TVP in 2026.
Who directed Swimming Lesson?
Swimming Lesson was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in Swimming Lesson?
The principal cast of Swimming Lesson includes Marek Perepeczko, Tomasz Lengren.
When was Swimming Lesson released and how long is it?
Swimming Lesson was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 3m.