Kinos a short film about love dvd is presented letterboxed, whereas facets decalogue dvd is shown in the fullframe television ratio. Sep 21, 2000 a rare chance to see the masters short works. Together, they worked on a short film about love 1988, two films from the decalogue series. Like a short film about killing, this is a movie spinoff from kieslowski s tenpart tv series the decalogue, each segment of which sardonically reexamines one of the ten commandments. A short film about love is a feature version of krzysztof kieslowskis the decalogue vi from 1988. Originally one of the 10 parts in kieslowskis ambitious decalogue, a series of films inspired by the ten commandments, a short film about love was expanded to 86 minutes and released as a. Miroslaw baka, krzysztof globisz, grazyna szapolowska, olaf lubaszenko, stefania iwinska, piotr machalica, artur barcis, hanna chojnacka, stanislaw gawlik, tomasz gradowski, rafal imbro, jan piechocinski, cherd songsri, krzysztof kieslowski, jacek. A short film about killing by krzysztof kieslowski. A short film about killing 1988 krzysztof kieslowski.
This is a contribution to the krzysztof kieslowski bloga. Supplemental materials include interviews with the films female lead, grazyna szapolowska, film. Rounding out the supplements are an original theatrical trailer, a kieslowski filmography, and a kieslowski trailer gallery just like on the a short film about love dvd. All 14 krzysztof kieslowski movies ranked from worst to best. A short film about love 1988 directed by krzysztof. Thou shalt not commit adultery from krzysztof kieslowskis magnum opus television project, decalogue, a short film about love is a sublime and provocative exploration on the nature of desire, connection, and intimacy. Before i talk about another kieslowski classic, id just like to ask a quick question to anybody who has seen the following of his films. Like a short film about killing, this is a movie spinoff from kieslowskis tenpart tv series the decalogue, each segment of which sardonically reexamines o. Win a short film about love and a short film about killing on. Written by krzysztof kieslowski and krzysztof piesiewicz, the film is about a young post office worker deeply in love with a promiscuous older woman who lives in an adjacent apartment building. The krzysztof kieslowski collection a short film about love blind chancecamera buffno end the scara short film about killing. Sep 12, 2019 the title of the film is a bit bizarre a short film about love. A short film about killing 1988 has onetwentieth the number of the deaths that quentin tarantinos kill bill vol.
Kinos version is a little cleaner and sharper as well. Of these krzysztof kieslowskis 1988 dekalog is one of the greatest. Unlike the other masterpiece in his decalogue, killing, in a short film about love kieslowski treats the subject of love with an extraordinarily delicate, rather. With his three colors trilogy, krzysztof kieslowski became one of the most respected film directors in the world. Each segment of decalogue ostensibly concentrates on one of the ten commandments. A short film about love kieslowski 1988 krotki film o. Krysztof kieslowskis 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. On this years 27 june he would have celebrated his 75th.
A short film about killing is truly a film like no other. A virginal young man spies on an attractive artist. Blind chance 1987 directed by krzysztof kieslowski. But i was just wondering what would be the best way to do this. A short film about love 1988, directed by krzysztof kieslowski. Kieslowski expanded this episode into his celebrated feature a short film about killing. The series opens with a short film about love and a short film about killing both 1988the fulllength versions of two of the filmmakers decalogue episodes. With boguslaw linda, tadeusz lomnicki, zbigniew zapasiewicz, boguslawa pawelec.
The table below lists the films for this director that have been cited in tspdts current editions of the 1,000 greatest films and 21st centurys most acclaimed films polls. Nov 19, 2016 a short film about killing by liz sobolik on nov 19, 2016 5. In krzysztof kieslowskis film, there isnt even a counterpart knowing the existence of her lover. Theres a full disc of special features, highlights of which include a short film about dekalog, a look at the series by film professor annette insdorf and tons of. Blind chance offers an intricate foresight into a threeway branch of one mans lifealtering decision, and the domino effect is has on the future of his life. A short film about love kieslowski 1988 krotki film o milosci. Miroslaw baka, krzysztof globisz, grazyna szapolowska, olaf lubaszenko, stefania iwinska, piotr machalica, artur barcis, hanna chojnacka, stanislaw gawlik, tomasz gradowski, rafal imbro, jan piechocinski, cherd songsri, krzysztof. Both films are lovingly made by two directors at the very pinnacle of their powers and whether we be in hitchcocks studio rendering of greenwich village or kieslowskis authentic warsaw, both absorb us with their use of story and location. A short film about love is about the intense relationship between a shy 19yearold boy, tomik olaf lubaszenko, and his neighbor, an older. A bunch of short yet highly wellrounded and fully developedcharacter dramas dealing with universal themes of ethics, love, passion, and guilt, kieslowski s decalogue is a continuing but heavy portion of art and cinema and classical music, among other things. Short film about love by krzysztof kieslowski krzysztof. Its photography is rich in sepia yellow and dark orange.
A short film about love would make a great double bill with hitchcocks rear window. A bunch of shortyet highly wellrounded and fully developedcharacter dramas dealing with universal themes of ethics, love, passion, and guilt, kieslowskis decalogue is a continuing but heavy portion of art and cinema and classical music, among other things. Two of the episodes, parts 5 and 6, were expanded to fulllength features released internationally under the titles of a short film about killing and a short film about love. A short film about love features a sparse yet constantly powerful score from master score composer zbigniew preisner. Krzysztof kieslowski, leading polish director of documentaries, feature films, and television films of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s that explore the social and moral themes of contemporary times. Like a short film about killing, this is a movie spinoff from kieslowskis tenpart tv series the decalogue, each segment of which sardonically reexamines one of the ten commandments. A short film about love is also a short film about looking. Kieslowskis new film is a taut, sombre little masterpiece. Courtesy of curzon artificial eye we have three sets of the films to give away. I watched this film in mubi, the title was the only reason that urged me to click and explore what the film is all about. Nov 10, 2016 a short film about love kieslowski 1988 krotki film o milosci. The greatest column lists the ranking within the greatest films poll, and the 21stc column lists the ranking within the 21st century poll.
He was best known for the 10film series decalogue and for the three colors trilogy. It comes with several oncamera interviews with kieslowski collaborators, as well as trailers for this and several other kieslowski films. This is just as kieslowski intended and its also a unique, profound and, eventually, a humane achievement. Krotki film o milosci a short film about love 1988. Sep 03, 2016 film retrospective krzysztof kieslowski 7520 he died 20 years ago, on march 1996, of a heart attack during a heart operation. Granted, a short film about love is not for everybody and it is easy to understand why. Short working day 1981, tv film after the film had been banned under martial law for nearly two decades due to its political controversy, kieslowskis short working day seems today, more like a historical documentation of the june 1976 protests in poland than a political thriller, which it obviously tries to be.
The krzysztof kieslowski collection a short film about loveblind. Love, the special world, cannot be approached directly, but only tangentially. Kieslowski received numerous awards during his career, including the cannes film festival jury prize. A short film about love, located more centrally in the housing complex that recurrently appears throughout the decalogue, is about the voyeuristic relationship between a troubled 19yearold.
Krotki film o milosci a short film about love 1988 krzysztof kieslowski, grazyna szapolowska, olaf lubaszenko, stefania iwinska, drama, romance october 4, 2016 an obscured thief breaks into a school gymnasium at night to steal a portable telescope from the science lab. The krzysztof kieslowski collection a short film about loveblind chancecamera buffno endthe scara short film about killing. Film retrospective krzysztof kieslowski 7520 he died 20 years ago, on march 1996, of a heart attack during a heart operation. For a movie called a short film about killing, krzysztof kieslowskis extended take on his 1988 tv episodeshort film decalogue. Episodes five and six a short film about killing and a short film about love two featurelength segments that have won multiple prizes, may be seen, respectively, on nov. My thoughts on krzysztof kieslowskis a short film about love. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of witeks life. The film was selected as the polish entry for the best foreign language film at the 61st academy awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film looks dirty, and so too does the world it portrays. A short film about love krzysztof kieslowski, 1988 like in mala noche, there is no need for one to be desired and wanted to be madly in love. The film acts as both an introduction to the phenomenal cinematic craft of kieslowski and as proof of his immense talent for any admirer.
Apr 10, 2015 a short film about love kieslowski 1988 krotki film o milosci. Krzysztof kieslowskis a short film about killing and a short film about love come to bluray this july. The most overtly erotic of the group, it deals with a young peeping tom olaf. A short film about love is an expanded film version of dekalog. The film talks about an innocent boy who falls in love with an older, experienced woman who treats love as a noncommittal game. The world seems like a memory, a dream or a nightmare.
Mar 26, 2020 krzysztof kieslowski, leading polish director of documentaries, feature films, and television films of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s that explore the social and moral themes of contemporary times. Originally one of the 10 parts in kieslowski s ambitious decalogue, a series of films inspired by the ten commandments, a short film about love was expanded to 86 minutes and released as a. Brutal and disgusting, a short film about killing is frequently virtually unwatchable. With the double life of veronique 1991, kieslowski began making polishfrench coproductions, and from 1993 onwards all his films were collaborative efforts with the renowned french producer marin karmitz. A short film about love 1988 a short film about love. A short film about killing and a short film about love, are also included. The greatest rarities on lacmas program are kieslowskis legendary short films, almost impossible to see in this country. Mar 27, 2014 a short film about killing is truly a film like no other. Six, part of kieslowskis 1988 polish language tenpart television series, dekalog. Two of them were extended by kieslowski into features a short film about killing and a short film about love. After he finished his masterpiece, the madefortv the decalogue, krzysztof kieslowski and his cowriter krzysztof piesiewicz took two of the ten 60minute episodes and expanded them into 80minute features, entitled a short film about love and a short film about killing these two features became the first glimpse that most americans ever had of. The film is so hard to watch because it reflects the mirror back at our souls.
She confronts him, in this extraordinary episode that was the basis for kieslowskis a short film about love. My thoughts on krzysztof kieslowskis a short film about. The title of the film is a bit bizarre a short film about love. The american cinematheques short series about krzysztof kieslowski features a pair of double features and a sunday triplebill of the directors valedictory trois couleurs films. A short film about killing is a powerful moral indictment of capital punishment a senseless murder takes place of a taxi driver by a young drifter who is. Onetenth of his famous decalogue, a short film about love, is presented on this disc with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Feb 24, 2000 two of them were extended by kieslowski into features a short film about killing and a short film about love. Win a short film about love and a short film about killing. Through it, kieslowski engages in a dialogue between love and look in at least three different registers, and the result is a thoughtful and intriguing study of the way we look at the world and how these ways of looking inform our desire. Voyeurism, love and loneliness mingle in a short film about love. Like a short film about killing was an expansion of episode 5 of dekalog, a short film about love is an expanded feature length version of episode 6 to me like episode 5 one of the best dekalog episodes. Not only do the ten films look remarkable and i didnt even get into the various visual styles that kieslowski and his cinematographers employ next time but the film versions of episodes five and six, a short film about killing and a short film about love, are also included. The 20 best movies about obsessive love page 2 taste. Both films are lovingly made by two directors at the very pinnacle of their powers and whether we be in hitchcocks studio rendering of greenwich village or kieslowski s authentic warsaw, both absorb us with their use of story and location.
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