Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski Cold War is a love story between Zula and Wiktor, told over the course of fifteen years made tumultuous due to Poland's politics of the time. The various difficulties they face, both between each other and with their government, turn them into a modern-er day Romeo & Juliet, two people destined for … Continue reading Cold War (2018)
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Blind Chance (1987)
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski Blind Chance shows us how little we are in control of our own lives, no matter what we may think. The movie is composed of three alternate realities, depicting three possibilities of what happens to Witek when he does or doesn't catch a departing train. Early on the film is lathered in … Continue reading Blind Chance (1987)
Ida (2013)
Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski There is a lot of time to roam in Ida but not much space to do it. The film (only 80 minutes in length) takes its time telling a story someone else might tell in half the time. Silences linger, characters listen, and plenty of time is cut out, allowing us to … Continue reading Ida (2013)