Przekrój
A brief summary for those of you haven’t watched Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski’s films until ...
2021-06-27 09:00:00
A summary for those of you haven’t watched Krzysztof Kieślowski’s films until the very end.
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From a Night Porter’s Point of View
As per the title.
Camera Buff
A purchasing agent starts shooting films, the effects vary.
The Calm
A worker seeks calm, the effects vary.
Blind Chance
A student runs to catch a train. The effects vary, depending on whether he makes it or not.
The Double Life of Veronique
It’s better not to sing too much, or you might die.
A Short Film About Love
As per the title.
A Short Film About Killing
As per the title.
Three Colours: Blue
How to live after a traumatic event. Colours as per the title.
Three Colours: White
How to start a business in the 1990s. Colours as per the title.
Three Colours: Red
How to spy and eavesdrop. Colours as per the title.
Translated from the Polish by Adam Zdrodowski
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