Decalogue I

Decalogue I(1989)

05/16/1989 (US)Drama, TV Movie0h 53m

8.1

"I am the Lord thy God; thou shalt have no other God but me."

Overview

Krzysztof, a semantics professor and computer hobbyist, is raising his young son, Paweł, to look to science for answers, while Irena, Paweł’s aunt, lives a life rooted in faith. Over the course of one day, both adults are forced to question their belief systems.

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Director

Krzysztof Piesiewicz

Screenplay

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Henryk Baranowski

Henryk Baranowski

Krzysztof

Wojciech Klata

Wojciech Klata

Paweł

Maja Komorowska

Maja Komorowska

Irena

Artur Barciś

Artur Barciś

Man in the Sheepskin

Agnieszka Brustman

Agnieszka Brustman

Chess Player

Maciej Borniński

Maciej Borniński

Jacek's Father

Magdalena Mikołajczak

Magdalena Mikołajczak

Journalist

Maria Gładkowska

Maria Gładkowska

English Teacher

Anna Smal-Romanska

Anna Smal-Romanska

Ewa Kania

Ewa Kania

Ewa Jezierska

Maciej Sławiński

Maciej Sławiński

School Director

Aleksandra Kisielewska

Aleksandra Kisielewska

Jacek's Mother

Piotr Wyrzykowski

Piotr Wyrzykowski

Aleksandra Majsiuk

Aleksandra Majsiuk

Ola

Bożena Wróbel

Bożena Wróbel

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Part of the 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.

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