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Dekalog: Ten

Dekalog: Ten

Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski

1988

mono
62 min.
1.33
color

The film tells the story of two brothers who, after their father's death, inherit something they never expected — an old collection of postage stamps. At first, they have no interest in philately, and the collection seems to them nothing more than a useless inheritance. Over time, when they discover that the collection is extremely valuable, their attitude changes. Initially, they see it as an opportunity for easy profit, but gradually their fascination turns into an obsession. The deeper they dive into the world of stamps, the more they lose themselves in it, and their lives begin to revolve around one thing — acquiring ever more valuable pieces. The relationship between the brothers starts to deteriorate, and their pursuit of perfection in collecting becomes their priority, leading to serious conflicts. The film shows how a passion that was once innocent can, over time, turn into a destructive obsession that threatens not only the family bond but also their sanity.

TitleDekalog: Ten
Genredrama
ActorsJerzy Stuhr,
Zbigniew Zamachowski,
Henryk Bista
AwardsNajlepszy film zagraniczny prezentowany we Włoszech (1990)
nagroda FIPRESCI (Wenecja, 1989)
nagroda krytyki (Montreal, 1989)
nagroda krytyki filmowej (Sao Paolo, 1989)
Nagroda Amerykańskiego Stowarzyszenia Krytyków Filmowych (2000)
Production/StudioSender Freies (Berlin Zachodni),
Telewizja Polska,
Zespół Filmowy Tor
CinematographyJacek Bławut
ScreenplayKrzysztof Kieślowski,
Krzysztof Piesiewicz
EditingEwa Smal
SoundNikodem Wołk-Łaniewski
MusicZbigniew Preisner

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