is a graduate of the Łódź Film School, where she graduated in 1965 with distinction. She made her screen debut a year earlier in the film “The End of Our World” by Wanda Jakubowska. In the meantime, she also developed as a theater actress, regularly performing on the stage of theaters in Łódź and Kalisz.
She played in “Nights and Days” and “The Leper”. These productions brought her to the top
It would seem that a young girl of extraordinary beauty would have an easy start in the world of cinema, but contrary to appearances, her career path was not easy at all. Initially, she only received episodes, including: in “The Doll” by Wojciech Jerzy Has or “Hell and Heaven” by Stanisław Różewicz. Her role in “The Women’s Republic” by Hieronim Przybył is considered a breakthrough, because it was then that she was noticed by filmmakers and viewers. In the following years, her artistic achievements increased. She played, among others, Barbara’s sister in the cult film and series by Jerzy Antczak, which she still considers to be the greatest achievements in her career.
However, she is remembered by viewers as Stefania Rudnicka from the film adaptation of “The Leper” by Helena Mniszkówna, directed by . Her heroine falls madly in love with the orderly Waldemar, but due to the diametric differences in social status, the relationship between these two is not accepted by the surroundings. This ultimately leads to tragedy. The film misalliance received a lot of positive reviews and awards, also bringing the actress the Golden Grape statuette and the status of hope of Polish cinematography. The production is available on the website.
Almost 50 years have passed since the production’s premiere. This is what Elżbieta Starostecka looks like today
However, Starostecka did not meet the expectations set for her by the world of cinema. After “The Leper”, she appeared on the big screen twice more, the last time in “Przypadek Pekosińskiego” in 1983, and then withdrew from public life to focus on her family, as at the age of 21 she married Włodzimierz Korcz. From time to time, however, she reminded viewers of herself with episodes in television productions, but she did not form a permanent relationship with any of them and finally, in 2014, after her role in “Doctors”, she disappeared from show business.
Elżbieta Starostecka with her husband, Włodzimierz Korcz Pawel Wodzynski/East News
Almost 47 years have passed since the premiere of “The Leper”, and many still fondly remember the moving story about the love between a poor girl and an aristocrat. The actress does not hide the fact that she is flattered, but fame makes her a bit embarrassed. – I prefer a quiet life than fame. I don’t want to attract attention. I never wanted to be a star because it wasn’t for me. I don’t want there to be too many of me, and the television keeps repeating “Leper” and “Nights and Days”. However, I am flattered that people are interested in me, it’s very nice – she said some time ago in . On October 6, 1943, Elżbieta Starostecka will celebrate her 80th birthday. According to fans, she hasn’t changed much since she last appeared in a movie. She still delights with her beauty and subtlety, which is why viewers love her.
Source: Gazeta
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