
A Short Film About Killing
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Produced by PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
A harrowing, methodical examination of senseless violence and its moral consequences, structured as both intimate psychological portrait and indictment of capital punishment.
Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
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- StreamThe Criterion Channel
Questions people ask
Is A Short Film About Killing violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of films.
Is A Short Film About Killing easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.
Does A Short Film About Killing end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is A Short Film About Killing sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is A Short Film About Killing one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.
Is A Short Film About Killing scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
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