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Release Date:
14 August 1989 (Sweden) morePlot:
Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life. more | full synopsisPlot Keywords:
Train
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Repeated Event
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Parallel Time
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Station
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Communism
Awards:
2 wins moreUser Comments:
Great Film moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Boguslaw Linda | ... | Witek | |
| Tadeusz Lomnicki | ... | 1. Werner | |
| Zbigniew Zapasiewicz | ... | 1. Adam | |
| Boguslawa Pawelec | ... | 1. Czuszka | |
| Marzena Trybala | ... | 2. Werka | |
| Jacek Borkowski | ... | 2. Marek | |
| Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski | ... | 2. Daniel | |
| Adam Ferency | ... | 2. Ksiadz | |
| Monika Gozdzik | ... | 3. Olga | |
| Zygmunt Hubner | ... | 3. Dzirkan | |
| Irena Byrska | ... | 3. Ciotka |
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122 minCountry:
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PolishColor:
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UK:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Iceland:L | Australia:MA (cable rating)Fun Stuff
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Although the movie was made in 1981, it had its premiere in 1987. The delay was because of state-imposed censorship due to the film's political content. moreFAQ
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No way I could read the previous terrible review and not comment.
This film is outstanding and is a must-see for anyone interested in films by Kieslowski and films of this era. It is also a great film for non-film buffs who are interested in the experience of Eastern European Communism.
This movie formats the ethical problems of living under/in Communism better than any professor or history book. You don't have to have an intricate knowledge of communism, ethics, or of post-WWII Polish history to enjoy the film. But you have to follow each scenario closely. You can't doze off or leave the theater. (I would think that the 3-in-1 format alone would be enjoyable for the average viewer--who should be able to clearly delineate the basic dilemmas in each setting.)
Those who did not live in Poland or Central and Eastern Europe can probably not fully relate to the multiple ethical obstacles daily life presented and the existential nature of it all. However, we all have choices to make in our daily lives. Although in a totally different setting, we all must make a choice to join, resist, or withdraw in various stages of our lives.
I would strongly encourage anyone to view this film. I would also encourage the previous reviewer, and any viewer of the film, to watch it more than once.