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Decalogue VIII

Movie"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."
Audience Score
72
Decalogue VIII
NR 55 minTV Movie, DramaThe Decalogue PosterPart of The Decalogue
Zofia, a professor of ethics, is visited by Elżbieta, an American researching the fate of Jews who survived World War II. A daytime classroom conversation turns into a night of confrontation, and Zofia is forced to answer for a decision she made decades ago that directly affected the course of Elżbieta’s life.
StarringMaria KościałkowskaTeresa MarczewskaArtur Barciś
DirectorKrzysztof Kieślowski

Movie Details

Original Language:Polish
Production Companies:Sender Freies Berlin, TVP, Studio Filmowe Tor

The Decalogue

The Decalogue Collection is a profound and thought-provoking anthology of ten one-hour films, each inspired by one of the Ten Commandments. Created by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski, this cinematic masterpiece explores complex moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the residents of a housing complex in late 20th-century Poland. The series originally aired on Polish television in 1989 and has since been recognized as one of the greatest achievements in world cinema. Each film in the collection stands on its own as a powerful exploration of human nature and the struggles that arise when faced with challenging life choices. The Decalogue Collection is an essential viewing experience for anyone interested in understanding the depths of human experience, as it delves into themes such as love, faith, guilt, and redemption.