Decalogue III (1989)
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Ewa has plotted to pass the hours until morning with her former lover Janusz, a family man, by making him believe her husband has gone missing. During this night of recklessness and lies, the pair grapple with choices made when their affair was discovered three years ago, and with the value of their present lives.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Romance
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 16, 1989
Cast
- Maria Pakulnis - Ewa
- Daniel Olbrychski - Janusz
- Joanna Szczepkowska - Janusz's Wife
- Artur Barciś - Tram Driver
- Halina Drohocka - Ewa's Aunt
- Krzysztof Kumor - Doctor
- Dorota Stalińska - Railway Worker on Skateboard
- Zygmunt Fok - Dissecting Room Worker
- Jacek Kałucki - Milicjant
- Barbara Kolodziejska - Retirement Home Director
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Screenplay)
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz (Screenplay)
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Piotr Sobociński
Editing: Ewa Smal
Production: Sender Freies Berlin, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: Germany, Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Decalogue III about?
- It’s Christmas Eve, and Ewa has plotted to pass the hours until morning with her former lover Janusz, a family man, by making him believe her husband has gone missing. During this night of recklessness and lies, the pair grapple with choices made when their affair was discovered three years ago, and with the value of their present lives.
- Who directed Decalogue III?
- Decalogue III was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- Who stars in Decalogue III?
- Decalogue III stars Maria Pakulnis, Daniel Olbrychski, Joanna Szczepkowska, Artur Barciś, Halina Drohocka, Krzysztof Kumor.
- How long is Decalogue III?
- Decalogue III has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Decalogue III?
- Decalogue III is a Drama, TV Movie, Romance film.
- Where was Decalogue III produced?
- Decalogue III was produced in Germany, Poland.