Krzysztof Kieslowski's A SHORT FILM ABOUT LOVE was expanded from one of the most lyrical episodes in 'Dekalog' his celebrated cycle of short films based on the Ten Commandments.
A young man falls in love with an older woman (Grazyna Szapolowska) who lives across the courtyard in the same Warsaw apartment block. He watches her and her succession of lovers until she becomes aware of his spying and confronts him with a sexual invitation.
Featuring a superb score by Zbigniew Preisner, Kieslowski's interpretation of 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' affectingly explores the themes of love and voyeurism. Along with its companion piece 'A Short film about Killing', the film was released theatrically to wide acclaim.
Apart from the effect on Kieslowki's career this was really the first time many people outside of Poland had seen or even heard of the leading actress Grazyna Szapolowska and once seen she has never been forgotten. Though she has continued working ever since it has mostly been in Polish productions.
'Fascinating... discreetly erotic' The Observer
'Amazing... Superbly directed, beautifully acted' The Guardian
'Magnificient... Hums with wit and invention' Financial Times
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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- Interviews with actress Grazyna Szapolowoska
- Interviews with Kieslowski collabo-
rators Annette Insdorf & Emmanuel Finkel - 'The Tram' - short film by Kieslowski
- Filmography
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Poland 1988
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Colour
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Polish with
English subtitles
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Enhanced for widescreen TVs
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Dolby Digital mono
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83 minutes
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ART250DVD
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Grand prix
Gdansky Film
Festival 1988
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Fipresci Prize
San Sebastian
Film Festival 1988
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