Janusz W. Case

2009 29min

Episode from the series entitled "Decalogue 89+" inspired by the fifth commandment ‘You shall not murder’. A taxi-driver dies in a car crash caused by a popular TV presenter. Is it the end of his dazzling career? The odds are against it as the media concern that employs him will go to any lengths to salvage their star’s image.

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Dekalog 89+ - Kolekcja(10)

The Scent of Flowers Does Not Blow Against the Wind (2009)

5.0

Andrzej (Bartosz Opania), a popular film stunt is a happy husband and father. It appears that the specific work of Andrzej does not disturb his calm family life. So how should be explained the anxiety, which appears in the moment of Andrzej's another risky venture? The film was based on a story by Joanna Kocemba "Rainbow" and refers to the Decalogue First Commandment “You shall have no other gods before me” - as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog89+”. Leszek Korusiewiecz is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

The Newbie (2009)

4.0

A lonely 17 –year-old Ania (the Newbie) is seeking acceptance in a group of peers playing risky urban games. She pays for her strivings with a loss of faith in values. With nothing to lose, Ania invents a daredevil game, supposed to provoke the group and especially its leader-Czarny, to think. The surprising end of the film gives a new chance to return to normality for its characters. The film is based on the short story 'Moc słowa' [The Power of Word] by Anna Czajka and corresponds to the second Commandment: 'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain'.

Overboard (2009)

7.0

Adam (Michał Kowalski) – a yacht designer is a workaholic neglecting his family. Now he has to face one of the most important decisions in his life. Does the affection from his childhood, a reminiscence of taking part in the Sea Fishermen Pilgrimage will give him strength to fight for make an order along his private matters? Film is based on a short story by Wojciech Paweł Kowalewski "Usual Sunday" and refers to Third Commandment - as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog89+”. Bartosz Paduch is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

My Poor Head (2009)

4.0

After the death of his wife, the father of 16-year-old Wojtek, succumbs to a nervous breakdown and loses touch with reality. The school authorities where Wojtek is a student already know about this problem. If Wojtek’s father doesn’t prove he is able to look after his son, Wojtek will be taken to an orphanage. Wojtek is left with a few hours to master the situation and overcome the problem. The film is based on the short story 'ON' [He] by Joanna Łabuz and corresponds to the fourth Commandment: 'Honour your father and your mother'.

Janusz W. Case (2009)

4.0

The Lodger (2009)

4.0

Kasia (Klaudyna Lewczuk), a student of dance school, lives with her mother (Ewa Kasprzyk) in a large flat. One day her mother rents a room to the lodger – a sports high school student. Kasia and the lodger start to run an original friendship relation – without words and meetings. The film is based on the story by Bogna Hołyńska "Fresh paint" and refers to the Sixth Commandment "You shall not commit adultery." - as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog 89+”. Marcin Bortkiewicz is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Street Feeling (2009)

4.0

This short deals with the seventh commandment ("You shall not steal") in the new Decalogue. Young graffiti artists steal paints from a shop and, supervised by Tomasz, a 45-year-old graphic artist, start to paint graffiti on the wall. Tomasz is going to through a difficult period in his professional and personal life working under pressure from his employer who wants him to prepare a project that will satify the client. He has to compromise his own beliefs and taste and struggle to meet the deadline. The film was made as part of "Decalogue 89+" series.

The Fence (2009)

0.0

Mother (Maria Seweryn) and daughter (Michalina Rodak) live alone in a small house on the outskirts of the village. Their close relations get distorted by appearing of a mysterious man. Are women able to defend themselves from mutual jealousy and distrust? The film is based on the story of Aleksandra Duda "Olive" and refers to Eighth Commandment "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." – as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog 89+”. Tomek Matuszczak is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Yoko Ono’s Cups (2009)

4.0

19-year-old Janka comes from a catholic family. She lives together with her parents in a small town near the eastern border of Poland. One day she meets an eccentric Russian woman–Sara. The feeling that is awoken as a result of the encounter becomes for Janka both the beginning of sequence of trials and reflections upon her own life. The film corresponds to the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife".

Real (2009)

4.0

Anna – the mother of a 16-year-old Adaś, who is dying of cancer, is desperately trying to find Wiktor, an author of an internet blog. Wiktor maintains to have found a cure for cancer. Anna’s night journey through the real and virtual world ends with a shocking discovery. The film is based on the short story 'Płomyk za szybą' [Flame behind the Window] by Marcin Kaczmarek and corresponds to the tenth Commandment: 'You shall not covet your neighbour’s goods'.

Janusz W. Case

Dekalog 89+ - Kolekcja(10)

The Scent of Flowers Does Not Blow Against the Wind (2009)

The Newbie (2009)

Overboard (2009)

My Poor Head (2009)

Janusz W. Case (2009)

The Lodger (2009)

Street Feeling (2009)

The Fence (2009)

Yoko Ono’s Cups (2009)

Real (2009)

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Dekalog 89+ - Kolekcja(10)

The Scent of Flowers Does Not Blow Against the Wind (2009)

The Newbie (2009)

Overboard (2009)

My Poor Head (2009)

Janusz W. Case (2009)

The Lodger (2009)

Street Feeling (2009)

The Fence (2009)

Yoko Ono’s Cups (2009)

Real (2009)