Decalogue V (1989)

Name: Decalogue V
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Released: 1989-09-04
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz, Artur Barciś

Drama TV Movie Crime

Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast: Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz, Artur Barciś

8.5

Runtime57 min

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Jacek, an angry drifter, murders a taxi driver, brutally and without motive. His case is assigned to Piotr, an idealistic young lawyer who is morally opposed to the death penalty, and their interactions take on an emotional honesty that throws into stark relief for Piotr the injustice of killing of any kind.

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Decalogue V, the 1989 drama directed by renowned filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski, offers a thought-provoking exploration of morality and justice. This film delves into the complex emotional journey of a young lawyer, Piotr, as he grapples with the case of a brutal murder committed by the troubled drifter Jacek. Kieślowski's masterful direction and the powerful performances by actors like Mirosław Baka and Krzysztof Globisz make this a gripping and psychologically nuanced examination of the death penalty that will resonate with fans of character-driven dramas.

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Dekalog: Five is the fifth part of Dekalog, the drama series of films directed by Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski for television, connected to the fifth imperative of the Ten Commandments: "Thou shalt not murder".