Antoni Fertner
1874–1959 (age 85)
Biography
Antoni Fertner was a notable Polish screenwriter born in 1874 who contributed to the development of Polish cinema during its formative years. His work in screenwriting reflected the creative ambitions of early Polish filmmakers as they established their nation's cinematic tradition in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Fertner's career spanned several decades of significant change in Polish cultural life. He lived to the age of 85, passing away in 1959, and was interred at Rakowicki Cemetery in Kraków, where he remains honored for his contributions to Polish cinema and literature.