Bolesław Matuszewski was a Polish filmmaker, photographer, and pioneer of early cinema, widely regarded as one of the first documentarians in Poland. A prominent figure in the early years of filmmaking, Matuszewski made significant contributions to the development of film as a medium for documentary. He is known for his work with early motion picture cameras and his interest in documenting historical events. Matuszewski directed several early films, including Uroczystości powitania cara w Warszawie (1897), one of the first films of its kind in Poland. His innovative approach to cinematography and his exploration of film as a storytelling tool helped lay the groundwork for the documentary genre. Matuszewski’s work, particularly in Poland and Eastern Europe, marked a key period in the evolution of film as both an art form and a method of recording history.