Review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) by R.a. L — 25 Jan 2009

LETTERBOX. Sutil pero contundente. / Subtle but forceful.

This review of A Short Film About Killing (1988) was written by R.a. L on 25 Jan 2009.

A Short Film About Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dfg D (55) on 01 Jan 2010

One of the classics of European cinema, and instrumental in the abolition of capital punishment in Poland…

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By Martin N (176) on 14 Jan 2011

Compelling and devasting film from Kieslowski demonstrating how de-humanizing and barbaric the act of killing a human being is whether done…

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See Dekalog…

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