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Knife In The Water [VHS] [1962]

VHS ~ Leon Niemczyk
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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This brooding thriller, Polanski's first as a director, ably captures all the tension which builds between a mismatched couple and a hitch-hiker. Nominated for a Foreign Language Film Award. Polish dialogue with subtitles.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very beautiful film, 14 Mar 2005
This review is from: Knife In The Water [1962] [DVD] (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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch this, 7 Dec 2002
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.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, 27 Feb 2001
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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 hiker is most amusing. I would recommend this to anyone, whether or not they would usually choose to watch a foreign language film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars They don't make them like this any more
Superb atmospheric film. Grown up ideas, emotions examined without sensationalism. Beautifully shot in black and white in a bleak black and white landscape. Read more
Published 1 month ago by annieb

5.0 out of 5 stars Nascent Polanski
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
Published 12 months ago by William Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars It stands out compared to other Polish films
Knife in the Water (Noz w Wode) is Roman Polanski's first feature film. It stands out compared to other Polish films of the time because it has a contemporary story. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Richard J. Brzostek

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