Decalogue IX(1989)

05/16/1989 (US)Drama, TV Movie, Romance0h 58m

7.5

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife."

Overview

Roman and Hanka have a loving marriage, but his impotence has led to her having an affair. The unbearable situation drives Roman to extreme measures both physically and mentally, testing their love and his own will to live.

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Director

Krzysztof Piesiewicz

Screenplay

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Ewa Błaszczyk

Hanna Nycz

Piotr Machalica

Roman Nycz

Artur Barciś

Cyclist

Jan Jankowski

Mariusz Zawidzki

Jolanta Piętek-Górecka

Ola

Katarzyna Piwowarczyk

Ania

Jerzy Trela

Mikołaj

Małgorzata Boratyńska

Nurse

Renata Berger

Clerk

Janusz Cywiński

Chief Physician

Joanna Cichoń

Clerk

Sławomir Kwiatkowski

Ski Rental Employee

Dariusz Przychoda

Janusz

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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.