Agnieszka Osiecka was a Polish poet, writer, author of theatre and television screenplays, film director and journalist.
10 Facts About Agnieszka Osiecka
Agnieszka Osiecka was a prominent Polish songwriter, having authored the lyrics to more than 2000 songs, and is considered an icon of Polish culture.
Agnieszka Osiecka spent her early years in Zakopane where her father played the piano at the Watra Restaurant.
Agnieszka Osiecka published essays and articles in the student press during her university years.
Agnieszka Osiecka joined the famous Student Satirical Theatre in 1954 and wrote 166 political and lyrical songs for this company.
Agnieszka Osiecka was now recognised as a prominent young poet and the Polish National Radio offered her a job to create and lead a team to broadcast The Radio Song Studio.
Agnieszka Osiecka was a frequent visitor to the Halama writers' retreat house in Zakopane, in the Tatra Mountains.
Agnieszka Osiecka is considered one of the most important, prolific and gifted persons in postwar Polish culture and history.
Agnieszka Osiecka died on 7 March 1997 after a battle of several years with colon cancer.
Agnieszka Osiecka is buried at the Powazki Cemetery in Warsaw.