The Obsession That Killed Andrzej Zulawski
Fatal Fan Encounter
Andrzej Zulawski, a renowned Polish filmmaker, was attacked and fatally injured by a fan named Roman Pawlicki in 1996. Pawlicki, who idolized Zulawski’s work, became irrationally convinced that the filmmaker was stealing his ideas and sabotaging his career. This delusional belief turned deadly, leading to a tragic confrontation outside a theater.
Cinema Turned Nightmare
Pawlicki ambushed Zulawski outside a theater, stabbing him multiple times. The bizarre and tragic incident shed light on the dark side of artistic admiration, where a fan’s delusions can lead to deadly consequences. Zulawski’s death was a somber reminder of the fine line between fandom and dangerous obsession.
