A Short Film About Killing
1988, Polish. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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A Short Film About Killing is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Krzysztof KieślowskiDirector
- Mirosław BakaJacek Łazar
- Krzysztof GlobiszPiotr Balicki
- Jan TesarzWaldemar Rekowski
- Zbigniew ZapasiewiczCommittee Chairman
- Barbara DziekanCashier
- Aleksander BednarzThe Executioner
- Jerzy ZassPolice Commander
- Zdzisław TobiaszJudge
- Artur BarciśYoung Man
- Krystyna JandaDorota
- Olgierd ŁukaszewiczAndrzej
- Leonard AndrzejewskiCast
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1988
- Original title
- Krótki film o zabijaniu
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
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What A Short Film About Killing is based on
A Short Film About Killing is based on Decalogue V, a 1989 television film.
Television film · 1989
Decalogue V
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A Short Film About Killing: quick answers
Is A Short Film About Killing worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 420 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Short Film About Killing?
A Short Film About Killing runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does A Short Film About Killing have a post-credits scene?
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A Short Film About Killing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Short Film About Killing on?
A Short Film About Killing is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Short Film About Killing?
If you liked A Short Film About Killing, try One Night in Bangkok, Clubbed, The Rookie.
Who directed A Short Film About Killing?
A Short Film About Killing (1988) was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and stars Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz.
What is A Short Film About Killing based on?
A Short Film About Killing is based on Decalogue V, a 1989 television film.