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Blind Chance

Original title: Przypadek
  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 54m
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7.7/10
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Blind Chance (1987)
Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.
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Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

  • Director
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Krzysztof Kieslowski
    • Writer
      • Krzysztof Kieslowski
    • Stars
      • Boguslaw Linda
      • Tadeusz Lomnicki
      • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    • 42User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Boguslaw Linda
    Boguslaw Linda
    • Witek Dlugosz
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • 1. Werner
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    • 1. Adam
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    • 1. Czuszka
    Marzena Trybala
    Marzena Trybala
    • 2. Werka
    Jacek Borkowski
    Jacek Borkowski
    • 2. Marek
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    • 2. Daniel
    Adam Ferency
    Adam Ferency
    • 2. Ksiadz Stefan
    Irena Byrska
    Irena Byrska
    • 2. Ciotka
    Monika Gozdzik
    • 3. Olga
    Zygmunt Hübner
    Zygmunt Hübner
    • 3. Dziekan
    Kazimiera Nogajówna
    • Kasia, znajoma ojca Witka
    Jerzy Stuhr
    Jerzy Stuhr
    • dzialacz ZSMP
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    • mez Werki
    • (uncredited)
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    • dzialacz ZSMP
    • (uncredited)
    Jolanta Nowinska
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      • Buzek
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
      • Writer
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
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      • Trivia
        Although the movie was made in 1981, it had its premiere in 1987. The delay was because of state-imposed censorship due to the film's political content.
      • Quotes

        1. Werner: I intend to give you my current thoughts on an idea I've been committed to for 40 years. Every generation yearns for light. It needs reassurance and faith that the world can be better and a fairer place. This yearning which is older than Marx and younger than Marx, is like a drug. Early in life it brings joy, because the light seems so near and within reach. At life's end it brings bitterness, because the light has grown once again. In these 40 years I've lived through many things and the light seems further away than ever before, and thus I shouldn't encourage you, but you can be sure of one thing: without bitterness and this hope, life would be pitiful indeed.

      • Alternate versions
        The film was scheduled for release in 1981, but was suppressed by the Polish government due to its criticism of Communist regime. The film was eventually released in 1987 with some of the politically sensitive material cut (these cuts totalling roughly 9 minutes). The film has since been released in a uncut form, however one of the scenes involving Witek being beaten by the train guard remains lost.
      • Connections
        Featured in Arena: The Ten Commandments of Krzysztof Kieslowski (1990)

      User reviews42

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      10/10

      My Kieslowski Favorite

      When seeing this movie I had 3 disadvantages: I am not Polish so I could not completeley identify with the scenario. I do not speak Polish and I lost a lot on the poor english translation that is not even my native language. Lastly, it was very late in the night and I was exhausted.

      Yet, this is probably one of my all time favorite movies eventhough I am not a loyal Kieslowski fan. The subject of the movie is what makes the whole difference. A very interesting issue about life that I am sure is bothering a lot of people in the world. Very human plot with a lot of symbolic scenes. Do not expect to fully grasp the idea by watching it only once. And absolutely do no refrain from watching this movie at all, if you are a serious movie watcher. I give it a very enthusiastic 10.
      • Andonis
      • Sep 17, 1999
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      • Release date
        • January 10, 1987 (Poland)
      • Country of origin
        • Poland
      • Languages
        • Polish
        • Danish
      • Also known as
        • Der Zufall - möglicherweise
      • Filming locations
        • Poland
      • Production company
        • Zespol Filmowy "Tor"
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 54 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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