Postal card dedicated to Danuta Szaflarska
The emission card "Danuta Szaflarska (1915–2017)" has just been on sale. This is not only a valuable philatelic value, but also a sentimental souvenir for lovers of film and theater talent of this outstanding artist.
The card design, by Joanna Fleszar-Haspert, presents the black and white frame from the film "Treasure" from 1948, in which Danuta Szaflarska played the main role. On the address page there is a captivating photo of the artist, which at the same time is a sign of postal fee.
The occasional date stamp contains a graphic sign in the form of a decorative star and information about the date and place of introduction in circulation: 06.02.2024, Piwniczna-Zdrój.
Danuta Szaflarska was born on February 6, 1915 in Kosarzyska. After graduating from the State Institute of Theater Art in Warsaw, she made her debut on the Post of the Vilnius theater in Pohulanka in 1939. During the war, she became involved in the activities of the underground theater, and during the Warsaw Uprising she worked as a liaison officer. At risk of life, she provided letters and reports to the National Army Headquarters.
Her film career began in 1946 with the role of Halina Tokarska in the first Polish post -war film "Forbidden Songs" by Leonard Buczkowski. In subsequent films she created many unforgettable creations, including In the comedy "Treasure", in "Devils, Devils" or in "Niebie", for which she won many prestigious awards, including the Golden Lions at the Gdynia festival. She was particularly appreciated for her role in the picture "Time to die", which won numerous awards at international festivals, confirming the artist's status as one of the most talented actresses of Polish cinema.
Danuta Szaflarska was successful both on the stage. with the Współczesny Theater, the National Theater and the Dramatic Theater in Warsaw, as well as on the screen, appearing in television series, as well as at the Television Theater and the Polish Radio Theater.
She last performed publicly at the age of 102. In recognition of its outstanding merits for culture, she was honored with the Commander's Cross with the Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restaration. She also received the gold medal "Merit to culture Gloria Artis".
Danuta Szaflarska left indelible marks in Polish culture, being one of the most recognizable figures of the film and theater world.
Danuta Szaflarska (1915–2017)
Project author: Joanna Fleszar-Haspert
Number of cards: 1
Value: A
circulation: 5,000
print technique: offset
format card: 148 x 105 mm
circulation date: 06.02.2024.