The death of Władysław Barański was announced on Monday on Facebook by Krystyna Zamysłowska, who had been associated with the Museum of Cinematography in Łódź for years, and Tomasz Łysiak, a writer, historical essayist and screenwriter.
“Władysław Barański» Dziunek «has died – the most famous Polish stuntman – the king of stuntmen,” wrote Zamysłowska. “He starred in over 400 films, including” Pirates “by Roman Polański”, where “Dziunek” appeared together with the Olympic champion in the shot put from 1972 Władysław Komar and Polish actor Eugeniusz Priwieziencew. “Barański also played» Schindler’s List «by Steven Spielberg and films by Jerzy Hoffman, Jerzy Kawalerowicz and Kazimierz Kutz,” she noted, “Dziunek” appeared as Pułjan in »Fire and Sword« directed by Hoffman, she recalled.
Barański was also mentioned in social media by screenwriter Tomasz Łysiak. “Sad news. Dziuniek taught me bareback horse riding and took care of the” stunt “during filming for” Cynga “- a 1991 film by Leszek Wosiewicz.” – the writer recalled on Facebook.
“I will never forget him … Time passes relentlessly, legends are gone. Lord, shine upon his soul, let him rest in Eternal Peace, “said Tomasz Łysiak,” Dziunka “.
Władysław Barański died in Łódź on March 14, just before his 81st birthday.
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