Janusz Sosnowski

Professor Janusz Sosnowski is a distinguished faculty member at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where he serves in the Faculty of Scenography. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in Polish film and theater production design, contributing to both domestic and international productions.

His research and professional interests focus on:

• Scenography and theatrical design
• Film set design and production
• Historical accuracy in visual storytelling
• Costume design integration
• Spatial composition for cinematic narratives
• Architectural reconstruction for period films

Professor Sosnowski's extensive filmography demonstrates remarkable versatility across historical periods and genres. His work ranges from intimate theatrical productions to large-scale historical dramas like the acclaimed 2002 'Quo Vadis' miniseries, which recreated 1st century Rome with impressive authenticity, to contemporary Netflix productions including 'Servants of War' and 'Ranch.' His designs consistently demonstrate meticulous attention to historical detail while serving the narrative needs of each production, making significant contributions to the visual language of Polish cinema.

Professor Sosnowski has collaborated with numerous directors on significant Polish and international productions, with credits spanning from classic Polish cinema of the 1980s through to contemporary streaming platform content. His theater work includes notable productions such as 'Anatol,' 'Hedda Gabler,' 'Kordian,' and 'Cyd,' further demonstrating his versatility across different performance mediums.