Originally posted by DonVitoCorleone: A Short Film About Killing is one of the best films I've ever seen. I've not seen the shorter Dekalog version however.
I think it has the most intense ending in the history of cinema. One of the few times I've ever cried watching a movie.
I hope you enjoy it, Hagen.
I presume you saw the Kino DVD of "Short Film..." Anyway, it is a far superior transfer than "Decalogue 5: Thou Shall Not Kill." As a result, the cinematography stands out even more.
The Decalogue episode is great because it is so concise (any of the Decalogue episodes irregardless of quality are exemplars of tight and compelling storytelling in under 60 minutes).
I think both versions are two of the most powerful works I've encountered.
