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By Paul Richard
Format:DVD
This is Roman Polanksi's first feature length film. If you are interested in his films, I suggest you start here as this is the one that made his name.
The film is basically about the tension which builds between a mismatched couple and a young hitchhiker on a sailing trip.
It is interesting that this film managed to escape Communist censors and show a very modern, forward looking Poland.
It is a beautiful film, to watch, not a shot is wasted and the landscape looks magnificent. The actress Jolanta Umecka, is an absolute natural beauty, though I note that this is the only film she has starred in.
Not much happens in the film, admittedly, but it has an underlying tension which keeps you interested. Very Good.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
It is hard to imagine a more rounded, tense and beautifully shot directorial debut than this Polanski Classic. His genious is clear. The story ambiguous, gripping and at times painful. This psychological thriller subtely imbues a true sense of fear and unknown. A must for anyone who is interested in human interaction.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By annieb
Format:DVD
Superb atmospheric film. Grown up ideas, emotions examined without sensationalism. Beautifully shot in black and white in a bleak black and white landscape. There is so little dialogue that the fact it is in Polish with subtitles detracts not one iota from its power. The camera does all the speaking. Polanski's best film?
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A true classic
The transfer quality is on par with its cinema quality, which was a long grey scale, no genuine whites or blacks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eternal Moments
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Superb, understated debut...
This film is part of my 'Roman Polanski Collection', which also includes 'Cul-de-Sac' & 'Repulsion'; all black & white's and early in the then-genius Roman's formative career... Read more
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From a film student's point of view, admire the brilliant use of the sailboat set. Roman Polanski exploits every nook, cranny and prop to reveal the character. Read more
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The three protagonists are excellent - they maintain a strong sense of frustration and sexual tension throughout and the childish one-upmanship between Andrjez and the unnamed... Read more
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