Review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) by Daniel G — 19 Jul 2011
Originally part of Kieslowski's Decalogue series that focused upon the ten commandments, A Short Film About Killing expands the concept into a masterful--if somewhat tedious--full-length exploration of both legal and illegal killing.
A stark, clinically detached film in the vein of Michael Haneke's later films, A Short Film About Killing features an almost completely different aesthetic than Kieslowksi's later films (The Three Colors Trilogy or The Double Life of Veronique) which blend technicolor beauty with existential themes.
Instead, A Short Film About Killing is a harrowing and brutal depiction of murder and its consequences. A profound indictment of capital punishment, the movie lacks the grace and subtlety of Kieslowski's later works while still demonstrating the political power of cinema.
This review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) was written by Daniel G on 19 Jul 2011.
A Short Film About Killing has generally received very positive reviews.
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