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Decalogue I

1989·Movie
53min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

I am the Lord thy God; thou shalt have no other God but me.

Krzysztof, a semantics professor and computer hobbyist, is raising his young son, Paweł, to look to science for answers, while Irena, Paweł’s aunt, lives a life rooted in faith. Over the course of one day, both adults are forced to question their belief systems.
Existential DramaMoral DilemmaFaith vs. ReasonHuman ConditionCharacter StudyContemporary PolishPhilosophical InquiryIntimate & IntenseFamily Dynamics

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83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Decalogue I rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Decalogue I?

0 h 53 min

Decalogue I runs 0 h 53 min.

What language is Decalogue I in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Germany, Poland.