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A Short Film About Love

1988 · 87 min · Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski

A Short Film About Love (1988) is a romance drama, directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. It stars Grażyna Szapołowska and Olaf Lubaszenko. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What A Short Film About Love Is About

A nineteen year old who works at a post office watches a flat in the opposite block through a telescope. The woman he watches realises he is there. The film is not a pared-down surveillance thriller; the narrative asks what the thing he calls love actually is, and she puts that question to him directly. In the second half the direction of looking reverses. Krzysztof Kieslowski directed. It was expanded from an episode of the Dekalog series, and the cinema version's ending differs from the television one. Before watching: check which version you have; two endings circulate and their meanings diverge markedly. The film also contains a suicide attempt.

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What is A Short Film About Love about?

A nineteen year old who works at a post office watches a flat in the opposite block through a telescope. The woman he watches realises he is there.

Where can I watch A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Klassiki. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).

When did A Short Film About Love come out?

A Short Film About Love was released in 1988.

Who directed A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Who stars in A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska, Piotr Machalica.

What is A Short Film About Love's rating?

A Short Film About Love holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.

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