Decalogue VII
Seen it?1989 | 55 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 55 min. Done before bedtime.
- 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.
As a high school student, Majka bore a child, Ania, whom Majka’s mother, Ewa, has been raising as her own. Now that Majka is ready for motherhood, Ewa refuses to let go, leading Majka to kidnap her own daughter, with unexpected emotional consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 64%
- 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 impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Anna PolonyEwa
- Maja BarełkowskaMajka
- Władysław KowalskiStefan
- Bogusław LindaWojtek
- Bożena DykielCashier
- Katarzyna PiwowarczykAnia
- Stefania BłońskaJanitor
- Dariusz JabłońskiWojtek's Friend
- Jan MayzelGrzegorz
- Mirosława MaludzińskaSecretary