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Decalogue I

1989Movie53 min

DramaTV Movie
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A philosophical, slow-burning drama movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life, with standout direction and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Existential Drama
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Faith vs. Reason
  • Human Condition
  • Character Study
  • Contemporary Polish
  • Philosophical Inquiry
  • Intimate & Intense
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Produced by
Ryszard Chutkowski, Bożena Mrówczyńska, Włodzimierz Dziatkiewicz
Music by
Zbigniew Preisner

Everyone

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Facts

May 16, 1989 · 53 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 16, 1989
Runtime
53 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
Polish
Made in
Germany, Poland
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Decalogue I?"

Questions about Decalogue I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Decalogue I?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Decalogue I worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Decalogue I plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Decalogue I?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Decalogue I in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.