A Short Film About Love

1988 Drama

In this ironic Polish seriocomedy, Tomek (Olaf Lubaszenko), a young shy postal worker, worships Magda (Grazyna Szapolowska) from afar -- literally, peering at her through spyglasses. She shatters his illusions about pure, ideal love by stating matter-of-factly that she believes only in sex. Despondent, he tries to forget her, and when this fails, he attempts to kill himself. Upon recovering from his botched suicide, Tomek is amazed to learn that Magda has become hopelessly infatuated with him.

Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski

Starring: Artur Barcis, Olaf Lubaszenko, Grazyna Szapolowska, Piotr Machalica, Stefania Iwinska

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Awards

  • Best Feature

    Chicago International Film Festival (1989)

     
  • Grazyna Szapolowska

    Polish Film Festival (1988)

  • Krzysztof Kieslowski

    San Sebastián International Film Festival (1988)

  • Best Feature

    São Paulo International Film Festival (1989)