Blind Chance

Blind Chance

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

Produced by Zespół Filmowy "Tor"

1987123 min7.5 / 10

A philosophical exploration of chance and determinism that follows three divergent paths from a single moment, interrogating how contingency shapes identity and political fate.

Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

Questions people ask

  • Is Blind Chance one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is Blind Chance sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Blind Chance violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Blind Chance end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Blind Chance scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Blind Chance easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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91/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise93

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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