Henryk Kuźniak, born in 1936 in Czeladź, Poland, is a distinguished composer and musicologist renowned for his contributions to film music. A graduate of the University of Warsaw in 1959, he honed his craft under the tutelage of Pierre Schaeffer at the ORTF's experimental music studio in 1968. Kuźniak's compositions, characterized by a fusion of traditional melodies and avant-garde techniques, have graced over 150 films and series. Notable works include scores for Juliusz Machulski's "Vabank" and "Sexmission," as well as collaborations with Andrzej Barański. His enduring impact on Polish cinema is celebrated through numerous accolades, including the Insignia of Honor for Cultural Merit in 2005 and a star on the Łódź Walk of Fame. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henryk_Ku%C5%BAniak?utm_source=openai))