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#279: The Decalogue

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njvnki9xdr7oaaxgaaq1uhuww2r#279 – The Decalogue, (Dekalog), 1989, Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Originally made for Polish television, “The Decalogue” focuses on the residents of a housing complex in late-Communist Poland, whose lives become subtly intertwined as they face emotional dilemmas that are at once deeply personal and universally human. Its ten hour-long films, drawing from the Ten Commandments for thematic inspiration and an overarching structure, grapple deftly with complex moral and existential questions concerning life, death, love, hate, truth, and the passage of time.

#325: Three Colours: Blue

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fgzygqwt2yggolqa747dwgdvhrf#325 – Three Colors: Blue, (Trois couleurs : Bleu), 1993, Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Julie is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier, an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.

#398: Three Colours: Red

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klfrlf8xmwmivvy9ncpnbqmyxps#398 – Three Colours: Red, (Trois couleurs : Rouge), 1994, Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Part-time model Valentine meets a retired judge who lives in her neighborhood after she runs over his dog. At first the judge gifts Valentine with the dog, but her possessive boyfriend won’t allow her to keep it. When she returns with the dog to the judge’s house, she discovers him listening in on his neighbors’ phone conversations. At first Valentine is outraged, but her debates with the judge over his behavior soon leads them to form a strange bond.

#471: The Double Life of Véronique

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fujrm8bpl9dhlbwizt1f44ivd7a#471 – The Double Life of Véronique, (La double vie de Véronique), 1991, Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.