
Decalogue IV
Honour thy father and thy mother.
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Produced by Sender Freies Berlin, Telewizja Polska
A morally and psychologically complex meditation on family bonds, identity, and forbidden desire, built around a devastating secret that destabilizes everything the protagonist thought she knew.
A father and daughter, Michał and Anka, have a unique intimacy, which the college-aged Anka is beginning to feel conflicted about. When she finds an unopened letter from her deceased mother, it seems to justify her attraction to Michał, who may not in fact be her father.
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Is Decalogue IV sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Decalogue IV violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Decalogue IV end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Decalogue IV easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Decalogue IV scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Decalogue IV
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Decalogue IV
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Like Decalogue IV, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































