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No End by Krzysztof Kieslowski
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DVD Cover InformationActor: Aleksander Bardini, Artur Barcis, Grazyna Szapolowska, Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Maria Pakulnis Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski Brand: Kino International Cinematographer: Jacek Petrycki Writer: Krzysztof Kieslowski Editor: Krystyna Rutkowska Producer: Ryszard Chutkowski Writer: Krzysztof Piesiewicz DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Polish (Original Language) Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled Picture Format: 1.78:1 Running Time: 109 minutes DVD Release Date: 2004-08-17 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Model: 3542 Studio: Kino Video Product features: - NO END BEZ KONCA (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of No EndMovie Review: Sometimes the only end to pain and suffering is just that; the end... Summary: 5 Stars
`Bez Konca' is a hard film to really describe. It's somber, chilling and absolutely haunting, and yet still I find myself grasping at air to try and convey my real feelings for the film. I consider it nearly flawless. I consider it a near masterpiece. I consider it one of the best films of the 80's and quite frankly possibly one of the best films of all time and yet still, I am struggling to find a way to get that across without just coming right out and saying it.
That ending just kills me.
The film, as some have already expressed, is basically two separate films that interweave due to a tragic death. Urszula Zyro is dealing with the death of her husband, Antek, trying to move on. Before his death, Antek was working on a case involving a stubborn and unflinching political prisoner. Urszula finds herself involved with the case as her husband looks on from above (or from mere inches away), watching to make sure that all he left behind is properly taken care of.
The more interesting of the stories by far is that of Urszula's emotional recovery, but in my opinion (and I could be wrong here, as far as you are concerned), both are necessary to capturing the real meat of the film. Both stories really compliment one another, and serve to help keep the audience more than merely interested in the events unfolding; we are intrigued and completely engulfed in them.
If you see this film for any reason, see if for Grazyna Szapolowska. Her stellar (and by stellar I mean S-T-E-L-L-A-R) performance carries this whole film to another level. As Urszula tries to shake the feeling of her husband, we watch Grazyna completely devour this character, sinking into her every natural emotional struggle. There are so many subtle moments that just nail us with such power, such strength. There is so much beauty within her pain (if that makes sense to you) and she is, without doubt, unforgettable here.
I really want to see more from Krzysztof Kieslowski. I hear so many good things about his films and yet I still have yet to see anything else from him outside of this brilliant film. I have even been told that this is less than stellar for him, and if that is the case than I am going to adore everything else he has to offer; I'm sure of it.
With a delicate delivery (the direction here is spot on flawless for the emotional weight the film carries) and expert performances, `Bez Konca' is a stunning testament to the power of love, the power of loss and the power of humanity.
And that ending.
Double gulp.
Summary of No EndNO END - DVD Movie
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