
Decalogue IX
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife.
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Produced by Sender Freies Berlin, Telewizja Polska
A morally and psychologically complex meditation on desire, fidelity, and the fragility of marriage, grounded in intimate suffering and existential despair.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Decalogue IX sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does Decalogue IX end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Decalogue IX easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Decalogue IX scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Decalogue IX violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Decalogue IX
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Decalogue IX
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Decalogue IX, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Decalogue IX, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Decalogue IX, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































