Blind Chance (2000)
Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Bogusław Linda, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Chi McBride
as Steven Harper
Bogusław Linda
as Witek Długosz
Anthony Heald
as Scott Guber
Tadeusz Łomnicki
as Werner (1)
Loretta Devine
as Marla Hendricks
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
as Adam (1)
Jeri Ryan
as Ronnie Cooke
Bogusława Pawelec
as Czuszka (1)
Sharon Leal
as Marilyn Sudor
Marzena Trybała
as Werka (2)
Fyvush Finkel
as Harvey Lipschultz
Jacek Borkowski
as Marek (2)
Michael Rapaport
as Danny Hanson
Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
as Daniel (2)
Natalia Baron
as Carmen Torres
Adam Ferency
as Priest Stefan (2)
Monika Goździk
as 3. Olga
Zygmunt Hübner
as Dean (3)
Jerzy Stuhr
as ZSMP Member (1)Kazimiera Nogajówna
as Kasia, friend of Witek's father (1)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 44 min |
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