A Short Film About Love (1988): Cast & Plot
A Short Film About Love is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, starring Olaf Lubaszenko as Tomek, Grażyna Szapołowska and Stefania Iwińska. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Original language
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Polish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Short Film About Love About?
The premise of A Short Film About Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tomek, a solitary 19‑year‑old, passes his days observing his opposite‑wall neighbor, Magda, through binoculars. Magda, a mid‑thirties artist who seems to enjoy a steady flow of admirers, appears to have a carefree life. When they finally meet, they discover unexpected common ground and a deeper connection than they ever imagined.
A Short Film About Love Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- voyeurism
- voyeur
- milkman
- stalking
- poland
- 1980s
- orphan
- restaurant
- loneliness
- warsaw poland
- young man
- virgin
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- infatuation
- postal clerk
- telescope
- obsession
- 19 year old
- punched in the face
- orgasm
- slit wrists
- attempted suicide
- suburb
- post office worker as protagonist
- postal worker
- self mutilation
- obsessive love
- morality
- scissors
A Short Film About Love Cast & Characters
Olaf Lubaszenko leads the cast as Tomek, with Grażyna Szapołowska as Magda and Stefania Iwińska as Grandmother. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Olaf Lubaszenko as Tomek
- Grażyna Szapołowska as Magda
- Stefania Iwińska as Grandmother
- Artur Barciś as Young Man
Also Starring in A Short Film About Love
· 6 more- Piotr Machalica Roman
- Stanisław Gawlik Postman
- Jan Piechociński Blond Man
- Rafal Imbro Bearded Man
- Krzysztof Koperski Gasman in Magda's Apartment
- Tomasz Gradowski
More from Krzysztof Kieślowski
More films directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski: Decalogue VIII, Decalogue I, Decalogue II and Decalogue V.
A Short Film About Love Plot Summary
What happens in A Short Film About Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nineteen-year-old Tomek, Olaf Lubaszenko, lives in a Warsaw apartment complex with his godmother, Stefania Iwińska, occupying her son’s empty room while he’s away. Raised in an orphanage, Tomek has few friends and works as a postal clerk, moving quietly through the building’s corridors with a sense of quiet restlessness. His gaze, however, is fixed on Magda, a beautiful older woman who lives in the adjacent complex. He watches her nightly through a telescope, observing the small, ordinary moments of her life—tending to her work, visiting with friends, and entertaining men. What begins as a pale curiosity gradually hardens into something more compulsive.
Full summary
The whole story of A Short Film About Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Short Film About Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the 19‑year‑old protagonist?
A Short Film About Love Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “En liten film om kjærlighet” and “Brève histoire d'amour”.
- Also known as
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- En liten film om kjærlighet
- Brève histoire d'amour
- A Short Film About Killing
- 사랑에 관한 짧은 필름
- 愛情影片
- 情路長短調
- Não Amarás
- No amarás
- Ein kurzer Film über die Liebe
- 爱情短片
- סיפור קצר על אהבה
- Aşk Üzerine Bir Film
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- Rövidfilm a szerelemről
- Μικρή Ερωτική Ιστορία
- Krátký film o lásce
- Короткий фильм о любви
- Кратък филм за любовта
- En liten film om kärlek
- Lyhyt elokuva rakkaudesta
- Krótki Film o Milosci
- یک فیلم کوتاه درباره عشق
- Короткий фільм про кохання
- Una película de amor
- Non desiderare la donna d'altri
- Un scurt film despre iubire
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A Short Film About Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Short Film About Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Short Film About Love?
A Short Film About Love runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was A Short Film About Love released?
A Short Film About Love was released on August 21, 1988.
Who directed A Short Film About Love?
A Short Film About Love was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
More films by Krzysztof Kieślowski Who is in the cast of A Short Film About Love?
A Short Film About Love stars Olaf Lubaszenko as Tomek, Grażyna Szapołowska as Magda and Stefania Iwińska as Grandmother, among 10 credited actors.
Does A Short Film About Love have a post-credit scene?
No. A Short Film About Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Short Film About Love in?
The original language of A Short Film About Love is Polish.
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