Krzysztof Kieslowski belongs to the category of directing geniuses who, despite “leaving” quite early, left us a series of cinematic masterpieces. The great Polish director was best known for the alternative way of structuring and narrating his films. His special directing style was what made him one of the best directors and creators worldwide.

Ethical dilemmas, investigations into the depths of the human mind and the concerns that possess it, death, luck and theories of alternative realities, were some of the themes he raised with his films. Films – food for thought, that put you in a deep and essential introspection.

His most famous film series is the trilogy “The Three Colors”: Blue, Red and White tape. The trilogy is a groundbreaking cinematic venture. Each color strip also reflects a value of the French flag: freedom, equality and fraternity.

If the masterful trilogy impressed you, the intoxicating universe of Krzysztof Kieslowski does not end there. On the occasion of the death anniversary of the great director, we have collected some of the best films of his career, which are sure to be an unsurpassed cinematic experience.

Blind Chance (1987)

Do you believe in luck? If we made a different decision, if we did something slightly differently, would the course of our lives change completely? Are there alternate realities or are our lives predetermined? 1987’s Blind Luck explores the idea of ​​probability and the power of luck.

The main protagonist, Witek, experiences three different versions of his life, depending on whether he misses the train or not. These three versions are completely different from each other. He meets completely different people, in completely different situations with different endings. Thus underlining the decisive role of luck and the power that one moment has to determine the rest of one’s course.

Incorporating a political dimension, reflecting the political regime and communism in Poland at the time, Kieslowski manages to create yet another pioneering film with a special narrative structure. It skillfully highlights the “What if?” scenario, while immersing you in a deep philosophical reflection on life, adding fuel to the flame of your existential concerns. In a good way.

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