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Blind Chance

Original title: Przypadek
  • 19871987
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  • 1h 54m
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7.7/10
9.9K
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Przypadek (1987)
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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Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
9.9K
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  • Director
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Photos43

    Boguslaw Linda and Jerzy Stuhr in Przypadek (1987)
    Krzysztof Kieslowski in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Tadeusz Lomnicki in Przypadek (1987)
    Monika Gozdzik and Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Marzena Trybala in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Jerzy Stuhr in Przypadek (1987)
    Monika Gozdzik in Przypadek (1987)

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    Boguslaw Linda
    Boguslaw Linda
    • Witek Dlugoszas Witek Dlugosz
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • 1. Werneras 1. Werner
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    • 1. Adamas 1. Adam
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    • 1. Czuszkaas 1. Czuszka
    Marzena Trybala
    Marzena Trybala
    • 2. Werkaas 2. Werka
    Jacek Borkowski
    Jacek Borkowski
    • 2. Marekas 2. Marek
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    • 2. Danielas 2. Daniel
    Adam Ferency
    Adam Ferency
    • ksiadz Stefanas ksiadz Stefan
    Irena Byrska
    Irena Byrska
    • 3. Ciotkaas 3. Ciotka
    Monika Gozdzik
    • 3. Olgaas 3. Olga
    Zygmunt Hübner
    Zygmunt Hübner
    • Dziekanas Dziekan
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    • mez Werkias mez Werki
    • (uncredited)
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    • dzialacz ZSMPas dzialacz ZSMP
    • (uncredited)
    Kazimiera Nogajówna
    • Kasia, znajoma ojca Witkaas Kasia, znajoma ojca Witka
    • (uncredited)
    Jolanta Nowinska
      Jerzy Stuhr
      Jerzy Stuhr
      • dzialacz ZSMPas dzialacz ZSMP
      • (uncredited)
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      • Buzekas Buzek
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
      • Writer
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
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      Storyline

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      • 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.
      • Quotes

        1. Werner: Every generation craves for light. It needs reassurance and faith... in a better, more just path.

      • Alternate versions
        The film was scheduled for release in 1981, but was suppressed by the Polish government due to its criticism of Communist regime. The film was eventually released in 1987 with some of the politically sensitive material cut (these cuts totalling roughly 9 minutes). The film has since been released in a uncut form, however one of the scenes involving Witek being beaten by the train guard remains lost.
      • Connections
        Featured in Century of Cinema: 100 lat w kinie (1995)

      User reviews35

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      Top review
      10/10
      Quite an experience
      This is no doubt one of my most favorite films of all times. It has a great screenplay filled with powerful and true characters. The cast is just great. And the gloomy atmosphere of our country back in the seventies...

      The only flaw that I can think of is the fact that this film is probably very hard to understand for non-Poles as it is so very... Polish. And although the message the movie tries to convey seems to be more universal, you probably cannot get the whole of it if you were not born in a country located between Russia and Germany.

      And if you compare this one to last year Peter Howitt's flick "Sliding Doors"... See how films of similar content can differ?
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      10
      • sulaco33
      • Apr 21, 1999

      Details

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      • Release date
        • January 10, 1987 (Poland)
      • Country of origin
        • Poland
      • Languages
        • Polish
        • Danish
      • Also known as
        • Der Zufall - möglicherweise
      • Filming locations
        • Poland
      • Production company
        • Zespol Filmowy "Tor"
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 54 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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