Kieslowski, Krzysztof.

A Short Film About Killing - Poland Zespol Filmowy "Tor" 1988 - 1 DVD - 84 min

The plot couldn't be simpler or its attack on capital punishment (and the act of killing in general) more direct - a senseless...

Krzysztof Kieslowski Krzysztof Kieslowski

A youth randomly, and brutally, murders a taxi-driver. Piotr has just passed his law exams and been admitted to the bar. He is to defend Jacek, the young murderer. There is no evidence for the defence and no apparent motive. Jacek is put on trial, found guilty and executed by hanging. Piotr, after his first case, is leftwith the bitter doubt - does the legal system, in the name of the people, have the right to kill with cold blood?


Language(s): Turkish, Polish
Subtitle(s): Turkish


Drama
Crime

DVD 002925