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# Dekalog (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

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## Description

This masterwork by Krzysztof Kie lowski (Three Colors) is one of the twentieth century s greatest achievements in visual storytelling. Originally made for Polish television, Dekalog focuses on the residents of a housing complex in post-Communist Poland, whose lives become subtly intertwined as they face emotional dilemmas that are at once deeply personal and universally human. Using the Ten Commandments for thematic inspiration and an overarching structure, Dekalog s ten hour-long films deftly grapple with complex moral and existential questions concerning life, death, love, hate, truth, and the passage of time. Shot by nine different cinematographers, with stirring music by Zbigniew Preisner (The Double Life of Véronique) and compelling performances from established and unknown actors alike, Dekalog arrestingly explores the unknowable forces that shape our lives. Also presented are the longer theatrical versions of Dekalog s fifth and sixth films: A Short Film About Killing and A Short Film About Love.FIVE-DVD SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR S SET FEATURES- New 4K digital restoration- New high-definition digital restorations of A Short Film About Killing and A Short Film About Love- Selection of archival interviews with director Krzysztof Kie lowski, culled from footage from the 1987 production of Dekalog: Two, excerpts from the 1995 documentary A Short Film About Dekalog, and a 1990 audio recording from the National Film Theatre in London- New program on the visual rhyming of Dekalog by film studies professor Annette Insdorf- New and archival interviews with Dekalog cast and crew, including cowriter Krzysztof Piesiewicz, thirteen actors, three cinematographers, editor Ewa Smal, and Kie lowski's confidante Hanna Krall- Trailers - PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay and film analyses by film scholar Paul Coates and excerpted reprints from Kie lowski on Kie lowski

Review: A series that approaches the ten commandments could easily be wiitten off by the non-religious viewer - A series that approaches the ten commandments could easily be wiitten off by the non-religious viewer, that would be a a grave mistake for the film fanatic in us all. I approached the films with a knowledge of the ten commandments as a person raised Christian that chose Buddhism, yet these films ( Originally episodic television segments) were not proselytizing in the least. In fact each commandment is approached with such a deft and subtitle hand as to be viewed without knowledge of the subject matter whatsoever. As per usual Criterion lovingly restores a classic and gives it a fresh coat of respect and polish. (Included in the set is a detailed booklet explaining each feature and more, as well as the extended theatrical versions of A Brief Film About Killing and A Brief Film About Love.) As to wether you the viewer will find these films to inspire both laughter and heartache as I did is dependent on your tastes. I rated it the highest I could and could not recommend the journey more to any person regardless of religious affiliation. They are slices of life that we feel almost voyeuristic in being able to participate in. Most are sad ended affairs, so if you're prone to melancholy perhaps that is the only reason I'd steer you away. Past that it's an amazing set of films with Criterion's signature polish. Top marks!
Review: profound work, good quality - The film has very high technical quality. The work itself is just stunning. Stories beautifully directed - eerie, moving, sad, profound. If you love movies, you can't miss this. If you watch Bergman, Tarkovsky, Bresson, etc. buy this movie. Search youtube for the Ebert discussion.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B01H66WALM |
| Actors  | Aleksander Bardini, Bugoslaw Linda, Daniel Olbrychski, Janusz Gajos, Krystyna Janda |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,663 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #8,933 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (326) |
| Item model number  | 35733884 |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Number of discs  | 5 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 12.32 ounces |
| Release date  | September 27, 2016 |
| Run time  | 9 hours and 21 minutes |
| Studio  | Criterion Collection |
| Subtitles:  | English |

## Product Details

- **Format:** NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 9 hours and 21 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A series that approaches the ten commandments could easily be wiitten off by the non-religious viewer
*by J***O on May 5, 2017*

A series that approaches the ten commandments could easily be wiitten off by the non-religious viewer, that would be a a grave mistake for the film fanatic in us all. I approached the films with a knowledge of the ten commandments as a person raised Christian that chose Buddhism, yet these films ( Originally episodic television segments) were not proselytizing in the least. In fact each commandment is approached with such a deft and subtitle hand as to be viewed without knowledge of the subject matter whatsoever. As per usual Criterion lovingly restores a classic and gives it a fresh coat of respect and polish. (Included in the set is a detailed booklet explaining each feature and more, as well as the extended theatrical versions of A Brief Film About Killing and A Brief Film About Love.) As to wether you the viewer will find these films to inspire both laughter and heartache as I did is dependent on your tastes. I rated it the highest I could and could not recommend the journey more to any person regardless of religious affiliation. They are slices of life that we feel almost voyeuristic in being able to participate in. Most are sad ended affairs, so if you're prone to melancholy perhaps that is the only reason I'd steer you away. Past that it's an amazing set of films with Criterion's signature polish. Top marks!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ profound work, good quality
*by E***N on December 31, 2020*

The film has very high technical quality. The work itself is just stunning. Stories beautifully directed - eerie, moving, sad, profound. If you love movies, you can't miss this. If you watch Bergman, Tarkovsky, Bresson, etc. buy this movie. Search youtube for the Ebert discussion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but Worth It
*by A***R on January 5, 2025*

If you have not seen this series, and you're a thinking person, find some way to do so. If you have the money, this is an excellent introduction to Kieslowski's work as well as a great way to support Criterion.

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