About
Paweł Aleksander Pawlikowski is a highly acclaimed Polish filmmaker. He initially gained recognition for his insightful documentaries in the 1990s before transitioning to award-winning feature films in the 2000s, including *Last Resort* (2000) and *My Summer of Love* (2004). His success continued into the 2010s with *Ida* (2013), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and *Cold War* (2018), for which he won the Best Director prize at the Cannes Film Festival and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
Career Timeline
Early Documentary Work
Pawlikowski directs early documentaries, gaining critical recognition.
Directs 'Last Resort'
'Last Resort' wins awards, marking his transition to feature films.
'My Summer of Love' Success
'My Summer of Love' earns him international acclaim.
'Ida' Wins Academy Award
'Ida' wins the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, raising his global profile.
'Cold War' Cannes Win
'Cold War' wins Best Director at Cannes, cements his status.
Directs 'The White Crow'
Directs 'The White Crow,' continuing to receive critical acclaim.
Continues Directing Acclaimed Films
Continues directing internationally acclaimed films, maintaining a strong reputation in the industry.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026