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Decalogue VIII

Decalogue VIII

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

19897.30h 55m

Overview

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.

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Top Cast

Maria Kościałkowska

Maria Kościałkowska

Zofia

Teresa Marczewska

Teresa Marczewska

Elżbieta Loranc

Artur Barciś

Artur Barciś

Student

Tadeusz Łomnicki

Tadeusz Łomnicki

Tailor

Marian Opania

Marian Opania

University Dean

Bronisław Pawlik

Bronisław Pawlik

Philatelist

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Wojciech Asiński

Student

Marek Kępiński

Marek Kępiński

Flat Resident

Janusz Mond

Janusz Mond

Flat Resident

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Krzysztof Rojek

Athlete

About Decalogue VIII

Decalogue VIII is a drama, tv movie film released in 1989. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, it stars Maria Kościałkowska, Teresa Marczewska, Artur Barciś. 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.

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