Decalogue I
Seen it?1989 | 53 min | Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (74% audience score), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 53 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Krzysztof, a semantics professor and computer hobbyist, is raising his young son, Paweł, to look to science for answers, while Irena, Paweł’s aunt, lives a life rooted in faith. Over the course of one day, both adults are forced to question their belief systems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
Our audience score: 74%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Henryk BaranowskiKrzysztof
- Wojciech KlataPaweł
- Maja KomorowskaIrena
- Artur BarciśMan in the Sheepskin
- Agnieszka BrustmanChess Player
- Maciej BornińskiJacek's Father
- Magdalena MikołajczakJournalist
- Maria GładkowskaEnglish Teacher
- Anna Smal-Romanska
- Ewa KaniaEwa Jezierska