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.
Grażyna Szapołowska Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Grażyna Szapołowska reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Grażyna Szapołowska's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Grażyna Szapołowska's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Abissinia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Grażyna Szapołowska Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Grażyna Szapołowska's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Grażyna Szapołowska has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Król dopalaczy | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Everyone Knows Better | Ilona Dobrowolska | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Asymmetry | prosecutor Majewska | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | 365 Days | Klara Biel | Hit | 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 | Polnische Ostern | Irena Blaszczykowski | Hit | 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 | Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski | Self | Super 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 → |
| 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Three Colors: White | Woman at the Funeral (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Beautiful Stranger | Nieznajoma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Abissinia | Francesca | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Goodbye Stranger | Karin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Seychelles | pani Grażyna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Conviction | Monica | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lava | Guardian Angel / Archangel | Average | 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 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Magnate | Marisca von Teuss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Young Magician | Michał's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | First Encounter - Last Encounter | Wanda | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Komediantka | Nicoletta | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Przez dotyk | Anna | Super Hit | 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 | Przyśpieszenie | Grażyna / Script Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flowers of Reverie | Mária, Majláth felesége | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Fort 13 | Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ivy | Ewa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Twenties, the Thirties | Liza | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Big Shar | Żona "Wielkiego Szu" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Another Way | Livia Horváth | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Big Picnic | Prostitute | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hotel klasy lux | Wojtan's Friend | Super 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 "Abissinia" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Hotel klasy lux", "Ivy", and "Goodbye Stranger".