Henryk Bista

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Characters played by Henryk Bista

Wacek Wiślicki — I Love Cinema (1988)

A veteran cinema worker with decades of experience, Wacek teaches Paweł about the cinema's machinery and history, though he is wary of Paweł's proposed projector improvements. He reveals that he built a house for Maria from his savings and had hoped she would move in after the cinema closed, leaving him bitter.

Preacher — Ga-ga: Glory to the Heroes (1986)

Religious figure offering moral commentary or sanctuary.

Doctor — Porno (1990)

Medical professional appearing in multiple films, providing health-related context.

Senator — Lava (1989)

A political authority figure embodying the bureaucratic structures of the era. Appears in scenes depicting the social and political climate of partitioned Poland.

Pyrotechnist — Nothing Funny (1996)

Special effects worker in Nothing Funny, adding visual spectacle to the film-within-a-film.

Stamp Store Owner — Decalogue X (1989)

Vendor in Decalogue X, facilitates stamp transactions.

Kauters — Hospital of the Transfiguration (1979)

A doctor at the psychiatric hospital who favors surgical treatment exclusively. Pajączkowski seeks his consent for a spontaneous effort to save the patients, but Kauters does not support the plan. Stefan also witnesses one of Kauters's operations fail, reinforcing his doubts about the older doctors' judgment.

Henryk Jakubik — Hotel klasy lux (1979)

The former construction director responsible for building the luxury hotel, whose career and decisions are scrutinized during the retrospective gathering.

Chubby — O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization (1985)

A resident of the Dome whose nickname suggests a distinct physical or social presence. Represents the ordinary survivor navigating daily routines, resource allocation, and community morale alongside other dwellers.

Great electronics — Mr. Blot in Space (1988)

Famous inventor from the Island of Inventors, creates advanced tech.

Imperator Wielki Elektronik — Travels of Mr. Blot (1986)

Ruler of the Island of Inventors, seeks to restore order.

Neighbor of "Tenodps" — Inner Life (1987)

Residential neighbor in Inner Life, contributing to daily life realism.

Career Overview

Henryk Bista has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Adaś Miauczyński Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Reverted, Prywatne niebo, I Love Cinema. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
111
Birth Date
1934-03-12
Birth Place
Katowice, Poland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1607467), public domain (CC0).