Decalogue VIII (1989)

  • NR
  • 05/16/1989 (FR)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 55m

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Overview

Zofia, a professor of ethics, is visited by Elżbieta, an American researching the fate of Jews who survived World War II. A daytime classroom conversation turns into a night of confrontation, and Zofia is forced to answer for a decision she made decades ago that directly affected the course of Elżbieta’s life.

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Director, Screenplay

Krzysztof Piesiewicz

Screenplay

Cast

Maria Kościałkowska's headshot

Maria Kościałkowska

Zofia
Teresa Marczewska's headshot

Teresa Marczewska

Elżbieta Loranc
Artur Barciś's headshot

Artur Barciś

Student
Tadeusz Łomnicki's headshot

Tadeusz Łomnicki

Tailor
Marian Opania's headshot

Marian Opania

University Dean
Bronisław Pawlik's headshot

Bronisław Pawlik

Philatelist
Wojciech Asiński's headshot

Wojciech Asiński

Student
Marek Kępiński's headshot

Marek Kępiński

Flat Resident

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