Linking this piece with the Commandment upon which it is based requires a stretch of the imagination that borders on Einsteinian physics. If you don't believe me, just read the other comments & reviews; everyone seems to have a (different) vague idea of how it relates to "Thou shalt not take the lord's name in vain", but the truth is that it's a non-sequitur story idea which Kieslowsky later beat into obscure religious context for the sake of his miniseries. It reminds me of a "B side" song which a band throws together for the sake of completing an otherwise good album.
I love the other Dekalogs. They are lucid, poignant and creative. But in #2, aside from the visual showcase (the famous bee scene which I didn't find all that impressive--all he did was throw a bee in a glass and film it for 28 seconds), I found nothing compelling or challenging to the mind. This is a very linear story which is more of an anecdote than a movie.
I still admire Kieslowsky, but this definitely made me lose some respect for the man. I'd skip it if I were you.
I love the other Dekalogs. They are lucid, poignant and creative. But in #2, aside from the visual showcase (the famous bee scene which I didn't find all that impressive--all he did was throw a bee in a glass and film it for 28 seconds), I found nothing compelling or challenging to the mind. This is a very linear story which is more of an anecdote than a movie.
I still admire Kieslowsky, but this definitely made me lose some respect for the man. I'd skip it if I were you.