Review of A Short Film About Love (1988) by Neil K — 20 Aug 2008

This is an extraordinary and original take on voyeurism. Hitchcock used it as a theme for a murder thriller (in Rear Window), Kieslowski took a different approach. His voyeur is sexually immature and in love with his female neighbour whom he views each night through a telescope.

Its all handled with sensitivity and without cheap titillation or Hollywood style sentiment. Its a rather unconventional story but the dialogue and the acting from both protagonists is absolutely flawless.

European cinema at its finest.