Blind Chance (1987)

Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

Director:

Krzysztof Kieslowski

Writer:

Krzysztof Kieslowski

Stars:

Boguslaw Linda, Tadeusz Lomnicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

2 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Boguslaw Linda	...	Witek Dlugosz
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	...	ksiadz Stefan
Irena Byrska	...	3. Ciotka
Monika Gozdzik	...	3. Olga
Zygmunt Hübner	...	Dziekan

Storyline

Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

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Plot Keywords:

lifting up dress | lift skirt | hand up skirt | feeling woman's legs up her skirt or dress | poland | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Poland

Language:

Polish

Release Date:

10 January 1987 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Blind Chance

Filming Locations:

Lódz Fabryczna Station, Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland

Company Credits

Production Co:

P.P. Film Polski, Zespól Filmowy "Tor"

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min 123 min (uncensored)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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.

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Quotes

1. Werner: Early in life it is a joy. because the light seems so near, so reachable. Finally, it brings bitterness. We can see how it has receded. I have been through much these forty years. I see that the light has receded. But I should not discourage you. You can be sure of one thing. Without that bitterness, that hope... life would be lamentable.

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Connections

Referenced in Train Station (2015)

User Reviews

Simply amazing and profoundly though-provoking

Having read a few negative comments on "Blind Chance", I felt compelled to express my opinion on what has become one of my absolute favorite films. I'm surprised to find that some Kieslowski fans, especially those who appreciate the colors trilogy, don't understand "Blind Chance." In my opinion, "Blind Chance" encapsulates many of the ideas and themes Kieslowski later explored in more detail.

However, "Blind Chance" is, ultimately, a political film. Although Kieslowski never really considered himself a political film-maker (compared to some of his contemporaries), "Blind Chance" is very much driven by political undercurrents and the outcome of each scenario has a decidedly political aspect. That said, the film transcends the immediate political situation in Poland as well and elevates "politics" to a much broader all-encompassing level. It is really not Polish politics that concern Kieslowski here, but the human being's capacity for taking action. Each scenario presents a possible course of action (or non-action). Kieslowski doesn't seem to endorse one course over the other, but makes a much broader statement about the need to take action, to believe in something, and to fight for something. What one is fighting for, what one believes in, ultimately isn't as important as the fight itself.

A brilliant and highly thought-provoking film. In my opinion, one of Kieslowski's most accomplished and densely-packed works. I hope that anyone who didn't appreciate "Blind Chance" will give it another chance (I've watched it at least ten times). It is not the most accessible film, but the pay-off is worth the effort.