two months after the distribution of all the Oscar statuettes, after viewing all the requisite cinematic works, it’s worthwhile to examine the biography of engineer Stefan Kudelski. Despite being an exemplar of a man who did not direct, act in, wrote, or compose a single film, yet received two Oscars (and two Emmy awards, often referred to as the “television Oscars”).
It’s recommended that one familiarise onerself with the family history, commencing with the grandfather of Stefan Kudelski, Jan Tomasz Kudelski, an architect from Stanisławów. This is the story of the Lviv intelligentsia, which is quite typical of the fate of people with passion and talent, engaged in what they have chosen. People to whom an utterly improbable, unforeseeable grand history suddenly takes everything away, forcing them to flee. The Kudelski family, after a few years, found themselves in the Vichy-controlled area in the south of France. Sixteen-year-old Stefan commenced his education in Switzerland in 1945, later studying at the Polytechnic in Lausanne (However, he was unable to graduate due to his dedication to his passions).
His Nagra tape recorders became legendary. The film industry and reporters were captivated by the transistor model, the Nagra III, which was launched in 1957. The Kudelski Group, which has a somewhat unusual name, continues to thrive today, led since 1991 by his son, Andrzej.
It might be helpful to read the biographies of individuals, such as Kudelski, who was born on 27 February, 1929. In addition to anniversaries, it is important to read biographies that provide insights beyond the immediacy of current news. A balanced diet is essential for optimal cognitive function during the spring season.
Pictured from left to right are: the architect Jan Tomasz Kudelski (1861-1937), grandson Stefan, and a newspaper article reporting on the engineer’s death. The image on the right, bottom, shows the Nagra 1.























































































































































































































