Monday, November 23, 2009

Decalog #1

Kristov Kieslowski

A bright young boy and his father exult in their intelligence. They defeat a chess master, work on metaphysical theory and, tragically, calculate when the ice on the pond is safe to skate on.

The first of the hour-long pieces done for Polish television. Compact, skillfully done...heavy reliance on close-ups. This guy was a master filmmaker.

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