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Blind Chance

Original title: Przypadek
  • 19871987
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
9.8K
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Przypadek (1987)
Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.
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Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
9.8K
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  • Director
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Kieslowski
  • Stars
    • Boguslaw Linda
    • Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:21
    Official Trailer

    Photos43

    Boguslaw Linda and Jerzy Stuhr in Przypadek (1987)
    Krzysztof Kieslowski in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Tadeusz Lomnicki in Przypadek (1987)
    Monika Gozdzik and Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda in Przypadek (1987)
    Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Marzena Trybala in Przypadek (1987)
    Boguslaw Linda and Jerzy Stuhr in Przypadek (1987)
    Monika Gozdzik in Przypadek (1987)

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    Boguslaw Linda
    Boguslaw Linda
    • Witek Dlugoszas Witek Dlugosz
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    Tadeusz Lomnicki
    • 1. Werneras 1. Werner
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    • 1. Adamas 1. Adam
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    Boguslawa Pawelec
    • 1. Czuszkaas 1. Czuszka
    Marzena Trybala
    Marzena Trybala
    • 2. Werkaas 2. Werka
    Jacek Borkowski
    Jacek Borkowski
    • 2. Marekas 2. Marek
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
    • 2. Danielas 2. Daniel
    Adam Ferency
    Adam Ferency
    • ksiadz Stefanas ksiadz Stefan
    Irena Byrska
    Irena Byrska
    • 3. Ciotkaas 3. Ciotka
    Monika Gozdzik
    • 3. Olgaas 3. Olga
    Zygmunt Hübner
    Zygmunt Hübner
    • Dziekanas Dziekan
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    Krzysztof Kalczynski
    • mez Werkias mez Werki
    • (uncredited)
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    Aleksander Mikolajczak
    • dzialacz ZSMPas dzialacz ZSMP
    • (uncredited)
    Kazimiera Nogajówna
    • Kasia, znajoma ojca Witkaas Kasia, znajoma ojca Witka
    • (uncredited)
    Jolanta Nowinska
      Jerzy Stuhr
      Jerzy Stuhr
      • dzialacz ZSMPas dzialacz ZSMP
      • (uncredited)
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      Krzysztof Zaleski
      • Buzekas Buzek
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
      • Writer
        • Krzysztof Kieslowski
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      Storyline

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      Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life. —Polish Cinema Database <http://info.fuw.edu.pl/Filmy/>
      • repeated event
      • parallel time
      • poland
      • communist poland
      • 1980s
      • 77 more
      • Plot summary
      • Plot synopsis
      • Genres
        • Drama
        • Romance
      • Certificate
        • Not Rated
      • Parents guide

      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Although the movie was made in 1981, it had its premiere in 1987. The delay was because of state-imposed censorship due to the film's political content.
      • Quotes

        1. Werner: Every generation craves for light. It needs reassurance and faith... in a better, more just path.

      • Alternate versions
        The film was scheduled for release in 1981, but was suppressed by the Polish government due to its criticism of Communist regime. The film was eventually released in 1987 with some of the politically sensitive material cut (these cuts totalling roughly 9 minutes). The film has since been released in a uncut form, however one of the scenes involving Witek being beaten by the train guard remains lost.
      • Connections
        Featured in Century of Cinema: 100 lat w kinie (1995)

      User reviews35

      Review
      Top review
      Simply amazing and profoundly though-provoking
      Having read a few negative comments on "Blind Chance", I felt compelled to express my opinion on what has become one of my absolute favorite films. I'm surprised to find that some Kieslowski fans, especially those who appreciate the colors trilogy, don't understand "Blind Chance." In my opinion, "Blind Chance" encapsulates many of the ideas and themes Kieslowski later explored in more detail.

      However, "Blind Chance" is, ultimately, a political film. Although Kieslowski never really considered himself a political film-maker (compared to some of his contemporaries), "Blind Chance" is very much driven by political undercurrents and the outcome of each scenario has a decidedly political aspect. That said, the film transcends the immediate political situation in Poland as well and elevates "politics" to a much broader all-encompassing level. It is really not Polish politics that concern Kieslowski here, but the human being's capacity for taking action. Each scenario presents a possible course of action (or non-action). Kieslowski doesn't seem to endorse one course over the other, but makes a much broader statement about the need to take action, to believe in something, and to fight for something. What one is fighting for, what one believes in, ultimately isn't as important as the fight itself.

      A brilliant and highly thought-provoking film. In my opinion, one of Kieslowski's most accomplished and densely-packed works. I hope that anyone who didn't appreciate "Blind Chance" will give it another chance (I've watched it at least ten times). It is not the most accessible film, but the pay-off is worth the effort.
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      • robby_x
      • Aug 16, 2000

      Details

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      • Release date
        • January 10, 1987 (Poland)
      • Country of origin
        • Poland
      • Languages
        • Polish
        • Danish
      • Also known as
        • Der Zufall - möglicherweise
      • Filming locations
        • Poland
      • Production company
        • Zespol Filmowy "Tor"
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 54 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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