Dekalog: Three + Dekalog: Four (Kieslowski’s Dekalog)

Dekalog: Three

Dekalog, trzy Pologne 1990 | Krzysztof Kieslowski | vostEN | 56' | digital | Cast : Daniel Olbrychski, Maria Pakulnis

On Christmas Eve, Janusz, a married taxi driver, is taken on an unexpected search by a former lover looking for her missing husband. Or at least, that’s what he initially seems to think…

« A film of enormous compassion, this long night’s journey into day says more in under an hour about the suffering consequent on exclusion (the film is full of closing doors), infidelity and the absence of charity than a life-time of sermons. » (Time Out)

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Dekalog: Four 

Dekalog, cztery Pologne 1990 | Krzysztof Kieslowski | vostEN | 55' (111’) | digital | Cast : Adrianna Biedrzynska, Janusz Gajos

Michal and Anka are a father and college-age daughter who have a unique intimacy. After finding a letter meant for Anka after her father’s death, Anka starts to feel conflicted about their bond.

« Draws its strength from ambiguity – psychological portraits, human reactions and the director’s message. Carried through the daring performances delivered by Janusz Gajos and Adrianna Biedrzycka, years later it remains one of the most unobvious episodes of the legendary series. » (culture.pl)