Thou shalt not kill
That is basically the concept to this Decalogue and this is probably the most well known one out of the Ten Commandmants. This film could have a been a simple parable about the effects of killing, but it dwells more than just that. All the Decologues I've seen make the viewers wonder about morality and our actions. The protagonist(or antagonist?) is clearly not likeable or sympathetic. He kills a man for no reason and yet we somehow want him to live. The most interesting thing about the film is how the victim who is very similar to the protagonist. He does things that most people would think are wrong yet he still does him. The film raises questions about capital punishment. This film was expanded into a nearly 90 minute film called A Short Film About Killing.
Overall: A great Decalogue.
**** out of ****
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