Mar. 11, 1988|Poland|85 Min.|n/A
Genre: Crime;Drama
Description: “A Short Film About Killing,” released in 1988, delves into the intertwining lives of three individuals in Warsaw. Waldemar Rekowski, a middle-aged taxi driver, is driven by profit and enjoys observing young women. Jacek Łazar, a 21-year-old drifter, arrives in the city and indulges in acts of cruelty, such as causing accidents and intimidating others. Meanwhile, Piotr Balicki, a newly qualified lawyer, envisions a bright future with his wife.
At a café, Jacek interacts with two young girls, a moment that contrasts with his otherwise destructive behavior. His sister’s death deeply affects him, as seen when he visits a photographer to enlarge her worn first communion picture. This act hints at a redeeming aspect of his character, as he seeks to preserve her memory and provide solace to his grieving mother.
The film explores themes of morality, trauma, and human vulnerability, offering a poignant reflection on loss and redemption.
Cast director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Cast actor: Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Barbara Dziekan, Aleksander Bednarz, Jerzy Zass, Zdzisław Tobiasz, Artur Barciś, Krystyna Janda
Original name: Krótki film o zabijaniu