Hieronim Przybył

January 12, 1929 — Łódź, Poland

Hieronim Przybył was a Polish film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to Polish cinema during the mid-20th century. He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in 1954, obtaining his diploma in 1966. Przybył's notable works include Żona dla Australijczyka (1964), a romantic comedy that gained popularity in Poland, and Rzeczpospolita babska (1969), a film set in post-World War II Poland, exploring themes of gender and societal roles. His films often depicted social issues with a blend of humor and drama, reflecting the complexities of Polish society during his era. Przybył passed away in Warsaw in 2002.