The Films of Krzysztof Kieslowski: The Liminal ImagePerhaps the greatest European director of the last 30 years, Krzsztof Kieslowski created a remarkable body of work in a relatively short period of time. His films are loved around the world for their dramatic power and consummate artistry. Kieslowski's cinematic style stands apart in several important respects: his mastery of abstract imagery, his innovative use of sound and his deliberate circumvention of standard cinematic codes. Unlike many other "art" directors - who often fail to rise above commentary on the medium itself - Kieslowski uses these stylistic liberties to explore his philosophical concerns: fate, God, suffering, and love. Through close analysis of films like The Decalogue, The Double Life of Veronique, Blue, White and Red, Joe Kickasola identifies the unique qualities, and artistic legacy, of this great director. |
Contents
Immediacy Abstraction and Transcendence | 41 |
THE FILMS 19661994 | 93 |
The Decalogue Ten film series 1988 | 161 |
The Later Features 19911994 | 242 |
Afterword | 320 |
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