Yes, the filters make the film so dim that I have to decrease my television's colour and brightness. However, Kieslowski marvellously uses filters in order to portray a sinister world in this film. In an interview, Kieslowski says that this film "is not about capital punishment, it's about killing." Any form of killing, according to Kieslowski, is immoral. He condemns Jacek's action as cruel and senseless. Meanwhile, Jacek's personality cannot and should not be defined by the murder he committed. Jacek's goodness flows out when Piotr visited him.
The taxi driver does not deserve to die. But he is not a very good person either. In this film, an average person is not always good. A criminal is not absolutely evil. Neither an individual nor an authority institution has the right to take away someone's life. The only good person in this film is Piotr the lawyer. He has the character of grace that he brought Jacek's dignity back to Jacek.
Overall, "A Short Film about Killing" is one of Kieslowski best in the "Dekalog" series. It is the best film against murder and capital punishment (sorry, "Dead Man Walking" fans).
The taxi driver does not deserve to die. But he is not a very good person either. In this film, an average person is not always good. A criminal is not absolutely evil. Neither an individual nor an authority institution has the right to take away someone's life. The only good person in this film is Piotr the lawyer. He has the character of grace that he brought Jacek's dignity back to Jacek.
Overall, "A Short Film about Killing" is one of Kieslowski best in the "Dekalog" series. It is the best film against murder and capital punishment (sorry, "Dead Man Walking" fans).