Decalogue VIII (1989)
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Zofia, a professor of ethics, is visited by Elżbieta, an American researching the fate of Jews who survived World War II. A daytime classroom conversation turns into a night of confrontation, and Zofia is forced to answer for a decision she made decades ago that directly affected the course of Elżbieta’s life.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 16, 1989
Cast
- Maria Kościałkowska - Zofia
- Teresa Marczewska - Elżbieta Loranc
- Artur Barciś - Student
- Tadeusz Łomnicki - Tailor
- Marian Opania - University Dean
- Bronisław Pawlik - Philatelist
- Wojciech Asiński - Student
- Marek Kępiński - Flat Resident
- Janusz Mond - Flat Resident
- Krzysztof Rojek - Athlete
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz (Screenplay)
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Screenplay)
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Andrzej J. Jaroszewicz
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 VIII about?
- Zofia, a professor of ethics, is visited by Elżbieta, an American researching the fate of Jews who survived World War II. A daytime classroom conversation turns into a night of confrontation, and Zofia is forced to answer for a decision she made decades ago that directly affected the course of Elżbieta’s life.
- Who directed Decalogue VIII?
- Decalogue VIII was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- Who stars in Decalogue VIII?
- Decalogue VIII stars Maria Kościałkowska, Teresa Marczewska, Artur Barciś, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Marian Opania, Bronisław Pawlik.
- How long is Decalogue VIII?
- Decalogue VIII has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Decalogue VIII?
- Decalogue VIII is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Decalogue VIII produced?
- Decalogue VIII was produced in Germany, Poland.