A Short Film About Love

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Dušan A Just a great film, a well-written story and beautiful shots Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review William L Krzysztof Kieślowski's highly unusual love story is a unique experience, exploring a more realistic and distressing form of romance, one built on shades of obsession, misconception, disillusionment, affection, and genuine (though at times not necessarily justified) passion. The presentation of Tomek's love for his neighbor is intentionally questionable, with behavior more akin to an unhealthy need totally devoid of reality rather than a sense of care that could be realistically expected to be returned. The pair are understandably mismatched in age and personality type, yet their companionship comes together oddly naturally if haphazardly, mutually dispelling prior beliefs and leaving in their place a spontaneous sense of fulfilment that neither seem to have expected in the form that they find it. Their relationship seems doomed for long-term failure, but the heart wants what the heart wants. My one big complaint is that there really isn't anything wrong with the original Dekalog version, and this expanded take loses some of the context and self-references that makes the Polish miniseries such a compelling watch. If it can be done in a shorter timeframe without losing the punch, then I'm all for it. (3.5/5) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/22 Full Review Audience Member This romantic drama film is a rare gem. It is emotional as well as interesting even though the plot has a slow pace. The film revolves around a virgin boy named Tomek who fell in love with a promiscuous lady (Magda) after watching her daily life from across his apartment. The ending is a fairy tale that Magda dreams/wishes for on how her life should be. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/22 Full Review Audience Member A very saucy and naughty film about a stalker and the unlikely eventuality that she offers him a liaison at her place. Works well for the first hour but the final twenty minutes of sombre reflection really drags which is a shame. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was so much better than I expected. The character development was deep and thorough. I felt some attachment to both characters. I have never been to Poland to see people's apartments, diets, jobs etc. I always love being invited into another culture. The premise is how people cope with loneliness and the manifestations of it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member As a part of the Decalogue series, this is one of the episodes. A lusty and beautiful woman having problems finding true love. A young shy, nerdy guy falls in love and tries to connect into the channel of lust. Sex is not love and love is brutal, shown in Kieslowski perspective. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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