A Short Film About Love
1988, Polish. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
19-year-old Tomek whiles away his lonely life by spying on his opposite neighbour Magda through binoculars. She's an artist in her mid-thirties, and appears to have everything - not least a constant stream of men at her beck and call. But when the two finally meet, they discover that they have a lot more in common than appeared at first sight...
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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A Short Film About Love is streaming on Criterion Channel and Klassiki in India.
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Details
- Released
- 21 August 1988
- Original title
- Krótki film o miłości
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
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What A Short Film About Love is based on
A Short Film About Love is based on Decalogue VI, a 1988 television film.
Television film · 1988
Decalogue VI
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A Short Film About Love: quick answers
Is A Short Film About Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 438 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Short Film About Love?
A Short Film About Love runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does A Short Film About Love have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is A Short Film About Love on?
A Short Film About Love is streaming on Criterion Channel and Klassiki in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Short Film About Love?
If you liked A Short Film About Love, try A Year of the Quiet Sun, Amour, Three Colors: White.
Who directed A Short Film About Love?
A Short Film About Love (1988) was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska.
What is A Short Film About Love based on?
A Short Film About Love is based on Decalogue VI, a 1988 television film.