Is Paweł Pawlikowski A-List?
No — Paweł Pawlikowski is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2013
'Ida' Wins Academy Award
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Directs 'The White Crow'
Ranking Timeline
Early Documentary Work
Pawlikowski directs early documentaries, gaining critical recognition.
Directs 'Last Resort'
'Last Resort' wins awards, marking his transition to feature films.
'My Summer of Love' Success
'My Summer of Love' earns him international acclaim.
'Ida' Wins Academy Award
'Ida' wins the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, raising his global profile.
'Cold War' Cannes Win
'Cold War' wins Best Director at Cannes, cements his status.
Directs 'The White Crow'
Directs 'The White Crow,' continuing to receive critical acclaim.
Continues Directing Acclaimed Films
Continues directing internationally acclaimed films, maintaining a strong reputation in the industry.
Last updated: February 25, 2026