Decalogue X (1989)
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods.
Jerzy and Artur’s father dies, leaving behind a valuable stamp collection, which, they discover, is coveted by dealers of varying degrees of shadiness. The more involved the brothers get in their father’s world, the more dire and comical their situation becomes.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: May 16, 1989
Cast
- Jerzy Stuhr - Jerzy Janicki
- Zbigniew Zamachowski - Artur Janicki
- Henryk Bista - Stamp Store Owner
- Olaf Lubaszenko - Tomek
- Maciej Stuhr - Piotrek
- Jerzy Turek - Philatelist
- Anna Gornostaj - Nurse
- Henryk Majcherek - Chairman
- Elżbieta Panas - Jerzy's Wife
- Daniel Kozakiewicz - Seller
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Screenplay)
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz (Screenplay)
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Jacek Bławut
Editing: Ewa Smal
Production: Sender Freies Berlin, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: Germany, Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
aquarium, dark comedy, zeppelin, alarm system, stamp, surprise, thief, urine, dog, poland, goldfish, gloves, security system, recording, medical test
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Decalogue X about?
- Jerzy and Artur’s father dies, leaving behind a valuable stamp collection, which, they discover, is coveted by dealers of varying degrees of shadiness. The more involved the brothers get in their father’s world, the more dire and comical their situation becomes.
- Who directed Decalogue X?
- Decalogue X was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- Who stars in Decalogue X?
- Decalogue X stars Jerzy Stuhr, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Henryk Bista, Olaf Lubaszenko, Maciej Stuhr, Jerzy Turek.
- How long is Decalogue X?
- Decalogue X has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Decalogue X?
- Decalogue X is a Drama, TV Movie, Comedy film.
- Where was Decalogue X produced?
- Decalogue X was produced in Germany, Poland.
- What are the themes of Decalogue X?
- The themes of Decalogue X include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.