A Short Film About Love(1988)
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A Short Film About Love Synopsis
19-year-old Tomek whiles away his lonely life by spying on his opposite neighbour Magda through binoculars. She's an artist in her mid-thirties, and appears to have everything - not least a constant stream of men at her beck and call. But when the two finally meet, they discover that they have a lot more in common than appeared at first sight...
A Short Film About Love (1988) is a drama and romance film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, released on August 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska and Piotr Machalica. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 428 ratings.
- Director:
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Writers:
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Producers:
- Ryszard Chutkowski
- Cinematographer:
- Witold Adamek
- Composer:
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Production:
- Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Studio Filmowe Tor
- Status:
- Released
A Short Film About Love (1988) Trailer
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A Short Film About Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grażyna Szapołowska
as Magda
Olaf Lubaszenko
as Tomek
Stefania Iwińska
as Grandmother
Piotr Machalica
as Roman
Artur Barciś
as Young Man
Stanisław Gawlik
as Postman
- Tomasz Gradowski
Tomasz Gradowski
- Rafal Imbro
Rafal Imbro
as Bearded Man
Jan Piechociński
as Blond Man
- Krzysztof Koperski
Krzysztof Koperski
as Gasman in Magda's Apartment
Key crew
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, written by Krzysztof Kieślowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz, produced by Ryszard Chutkowski.
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A Short Film About Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 428 ratings.
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A Short Film About Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Short Film About Love online?
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A Short Film About Love (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Short Film About Love?
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The main cast of A Short Film About Love (1988) includes Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska, Piotr Machalica and Artur Barciś. The film was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Short Film About Love released?
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A Short Film About Love was released on August 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is A Short Film About Love worth watching?
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A Short Film About Love (1988) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 428 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Short Film About Love?
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