Decalogue IX
Dekalog, dziewięć
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife.”
Synopsis
Roman and Hanka have a loving marriage, but his impotence has led to her having an affair. The unbearable situation drives Roman to extreme measures both physically and mentally, testing their love and his own will to live.
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Top Cast
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Ewa Błaszczyk
Hanna Nycz
Piotr Machalica
Roman Nycz
Artur Barciś
Cyclist
Jan Jankowski
Mariusz Zawidzki
Jolanta Piętek-Górecka
Ola
Katarzyna Piwowarczyk
Ania
Jerzy Trela
Mikołaj
Małgorzata Boratyńska
Nurse
Renata Berger
Clerk
Janusz Cywiński
Chief Physician
Joanna Cichoń
Clerk
Sławomir Kwiatkowski
Ski Rental Employee
Dariusz Przychoda
Janusz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Dekalog, dziewięć
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Tor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Krzysztof Kieślowski
Zbigniew Preisner
Piotr Sobociński
Ewa Smal
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Director
Piotr Sobociński
Director of Photography
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Ewa Smal
Editor
Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Screenplay
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Screenplay
Halina Dobrowolska
Production Design
Małgorzata Obłoza
Costume Design
Hanna Ćwikło
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decalogue IX
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Decalogue IX about?
Roman and Hanka have a loving marriage, but his impotence has led to her having an affair. The unbearable situation drives Roman to extreme measures both physically and mentally, testing their love and his own will to live.
Who directed Decalogue IX?
Decalogue IX was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Who stars in Decalogue IX?
The principal cast of Decalogue IX includes Ewa Błaszczyk, Piotr Machalica, Artur Barciś, Jan Jankowski, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka.
When was Decalogue IX released and how long is it?
Decalogue IX was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Decalogue IX?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Decalogue IX was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.