JERZY SKOLIMOWSKI: INFLUENCES AND PASSIONS.

The article presents a filmmaker's selection of ten influential films that have significantly impacted his artistic vision. These films range from Buster Keaton's 1928 silent comedy *Steamboat Bill, Jr.* to Bernardo Bertolucci's 1972 drama *Last Tango in Paris*, highlighting works by directors such as Orson Welles, Michelangelo Antonioni, Andrzej Wajda, Federico Fellini, Jean-Luc Godard, and Bob Rafelson. The chosen films are noted for their innovative direction, atmosphere, and thematic depth, reflecting diverse cinematic styles and historical contexts. The filmmaker also shares personal connections to some actors and films, emphasizing their influence on his own work.