Review of Blind Chance (1987) by Ivan M — 03 May 2012
A beautifully medatative film from acclaimed Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski. Witek, played by Boguslaw Linda, runs to catch a train. The film is split into three acts, each one of them a glimpse into the potential outcome of how this ambiguous, seemingly insignificant sprint may play out.
The first outcome begins with him catching the train. He meets an old man who inspires him to become involved with politics and he goes through much on his journey. The second opens with him missing the train and getting into a fight.
He is put on community service and a completely different series of events awaits him. The third outcome, yet another completely unrelated way for it to play out, starts with him missing the train and meeting a woman he knows.
They end up marrying each other, and the most seemingly innocent, relaxed outcome of them all ensues. It is first and foremost a conceptual film, which gets you thinking for a long time after it has finished.
Kieslowski has still not perfected his craft with this film, but it's a moving tale of a man at a crossroads in his life, and how the choices we make, no matter how arbitrary, can influence the rest of your life.
This review of Blind Chance (1987) was written by Ivan M on 03 May 2012.
Blind Chance has generally received very positive reviews.
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