One of the greatest and most ambitious cinematic achievements, Krzysztof Kieslowski's THE DECALOG consists of 10 short films inspired by the Ten Commandments. Each film takes place in and around the same area of late-20th-century Warsaw, provoking timeless ethical and moral questions for this era. Specifically, the films .. Read more
| Starring | Miroslaw Baka, Henryk Baranowski |
|---|---|
| Director | Krzysztof Kieslowski |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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"...Rarest of all are those films that are so accomplished, so overwhelming, so profound that seeing them on screen is nothing less than a privilege. Krzystof Kieslowski's THE DECALOGUE is such an event..."
"...[The series] stands as a masterwork of modern cinema, essential viewing for anyone who cares about the movies as a serious art form..."
"...Fresh, vivid, living art....Relentlessly contemporary..." -- 5 out of 5 stars
While I agree with the poster who suggested that watching these films back to back can become an enervating experience - there's a basic template to ... more
This movie is not for general consumption.
Watch at your own risk.
This is what good film making is all about in my book. Stories that draw you in, characters you can identify with, tales that are deeply thought-provoking.
While I agree with the poster who suggested that watching these films back to back can become an enervating experience - there's a basic template to ... more
This movie is not for general consumption.
Watch at your own risk.
I prefer the Orginal Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston Sorry! But each to his own...............
This is what good film making is all about in my book. Stories that draw you in, characters you can identify with, tales that are deeply thought-provoking.
The Ten Commandments contain some of the best work I have seen in years. Thought provoking and sensitive writing and acting. Direction wonderful. Would ... more
These continue with the theme of the first disc and are equally good. Each of the episodes stand alone.
All are thought provoking & show the way...
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"...Rarest of all are those films that are so accomplished, so overwhelming, so profound that seeing them on screen is nothing less than a privilege. Krzystof Kieslowski's THE DECALOGUE is such an event..."
"...[The series] stands as a masterwork of modern cinema, essential viewing for anyone who cares about the movies as a serious art form..."
"...Fresh, vivid, living art....Relentlessly contemporary..." -- 5 out of 5 stars
Ranked #1 in Entertainment Weekly's "BEST VIDEOS OF 2000"