'Dekalog' is a towering achievement and a televisual masterpiece that puts many feature films to shame, also pulling off a concept of great ambition brilliantly. Although a big admirer of Krzysztof Kieślowski (a gifted director taken from us too early), and who has yet to be disappointed by him, to me 'Dekalog' and 'Three Colours: Red' sees him at his best.
All of 'Dekalog's' episodes have so many great things, and it is an example of none of the lesser episodes being bad. This is testament to the high quality of 'Dekalog' as an overall whole and how brilliant the best episodes are. Episode 7 may not be as good as Episodes 1, 4, 5 and 6, being not quite as eventful or quite as rich thematically, but is still terrific stuff.
Every single one of 'Dekalog's' episodes are exceptionally well made. The production values in Episode 7 are as ever atmosphere-enhancing, beautiful and haunting to look at and fascinating. Many of the images are impossible to forget and enhance the poignant atmosphere. The direction is quietly unobtrusive, intelligently paced and never too heavy, and the music is suitably intricate.
The themes and ideals are used to full potential, and the characters and their relationships and conflicts feel so real and emotionally resonant without being heavy-handed. Despite being based around one of the ten commandments, don't let that put you off, resemblance to religion is relatively scant.
It is not as rich in story as a few of the previous episodes, but the atmosphere is both harrowing and heart-rending, Episode 7 definitely being one of the most poignant 'Dekalog' episodes. The character development and interactions really fascinate and compelling in their realism. The acting is superb as to be expected, with complexity and nuances by the bucket-load.
Concluding this review, not one of the best 'Dekalog' episodes but still terrific. 9/10 Bethany Cox
All of 'Dekalog's' episodes have so many great things, and it is an example of none of the lesser episodes being bad. This is testament to the high quality of 'Dekalog' as an overall whole and how brilliant the best episodes are. Episode 7 may not be as good as Episodes 1, 4, 5 and 6, being not quite as eventful or quite as rich thematically, but is still terrific stuff.
Every single one of 'Dekalog's' episodes are exceptionally well made. The production values in Episode 7 are as ever atmosphere-enhancing, beautiful and haunting to look at and fascinating. Many of the images are impossible to forget and enhance the poignant atmosphere. The direction is quietly unobtrusive, intelligently paced and never too heavy, and the music is suitably intricate.
The themes and ideals are used to full potential, and the characters and their relationships and conflicts feel so real and emotionally resonant without being heavy-handed. Despite being based around one of the ten commandments, don't let that put you off, resemblance to religion is relatively scant.
It is not as rich in story as a few of the previous episodes, but the atmosphere is both harrowing and heart-rending, Episode 7 definitely being one of the most poignant 'Dekalog' episodes. The character development and interactions really fascinate and compelling in their realism. The acting is superb as to be expected, with complexity and nuances by the bucket-load.
Concluding this review, not one of the best 'Dekalog' episodes but still terrific. 9/10 Bethany Cox