Grażyna Szapołowska
ActingAbout Grażyna Szapołowska
Grażyna Szapołowska (Polish pronunciation: [ɡraˈʐɨna ʂapɔˈwɔfska]; born 19 September 1953) is a Polish film and theatre actress. After passing the baccalauréat she joined at Wroclaw Theatre of Pantomime. In 1977 she graduated from The Theatre Art School in Warsaw. From 1977 until 1984 she was in the theatrical company of the National Theatre, Warsaw. She is best known for starring in A Short Film About Love (1988) by Polish film director Krzysztof Kieślowski, and in its earlier and shorter form the sixth episode of Dekalog. It was she who suggested to Kieslowski the different ending of the full-length version. She had previously starred in another Kieslowski film, Bez końca.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Grażyna Szapołowska reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Grażyna Szapołowska's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Grażyna Szapołowska remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Grażyna Szapołowska Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Grażyna Szapołowska's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Grażyna Szapołowska.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Everyone Knows Better | Ilona Dobrowolska | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Talking Heads 2021 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Asymmetry | prosecutor Majewska | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | 365 Days | Klara Biel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Botoxx | Walentyna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fanciful | Pani Mąka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Run Boy Run | Ewa Staniak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pokaż kotku, co masz w środku | Ms. Zofia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Battle of Warsaw 1920 | Korwin-Piotrowska | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Polnische Ostern | Irena Blaszczykowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Battle of the Sexes | "Beba" | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Little Rose | Roma Żarska | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Trick | ekspertka Markiewiczowa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Nie kłam kochanie | Marcin's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tomorrow, We're Going to the Movies | Matka Krysi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Just Love Me | Babcia | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Karol: A Man Who Became Pope | Brigitte Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Angel in Love | damski głos Pawła | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nachbarinnen | Jola | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Warszawa | właścicielka samochodu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Last Days | Telimena | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Home Chronicles | Matka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Our God's Brother | Helena Modrzejewska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Three Colors: White | Woman at the Funeral (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Seychelles | pani Grażyna | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Conviction | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kill Cruise | Mona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lava | Guardian Angel / Archangel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Decalogue VI | Magda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Taboo | Milka's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Short Film About Love | Magda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hanussen | Valery de la Meer | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Enclosure | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Magnate | Marisca von Teuss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Young Magician | Michał's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | First Encounter - Last Encounter | Wanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Komediantka | Nicoletta | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Visiting Van Gogh | Marie Grafenstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Medium | Teacher Luiza | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | No End | Urszula Zyro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | In an Old Manor House or The Independence of Triangles | Aneta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Custody | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flowers of Reverie | Mária, Majláth felesége | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Fort 13 | Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Twenties, the Thirties | Liza | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Big Shar | Żona "Wielkiego Szu" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Another Way | Livia Horváth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Big Picnic | Prostitute | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Scent of Earth | Jagoda | Flop | Similar → |
Grażyna Szapołowska - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Grażyna Szapołowska?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Grażyna Szapołowska is "Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Grażyna Szapołowska acted in?
Grażyna Szapołowska has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Grażyna Szapołowska?
Other notable films include "Home Chronicles", "Decalogue VI", and "A Short Film About Love".