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Drama · Romance · 1h 27m · 1988

A Short Film About Love

★ 7.8 / 10 · 435 votes PL
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19-year-old Tomek whiles away his lonely life by spying on his opposite neighbour Magda through binoculars. She's an artist in her mid-thirties, and appears to have everything - not least a constant stream of men at her beck and call. But when the two finally meet, they discover that they have a lot more in common than appeared at first sight...

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski Starring Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska, Piotr Machalica, Artur Barciś
DramaRomance
First releaseAug 21, 1988
Score7.8 / 10
Length1h 27m
LanguagePL

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Release rollout

A Short Film About Love opened first in Poland on August 21, 1988. The rollout continued across 11 countries, finishing in Czech Republic on September 17, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on October 18, 1988.

Release dates by country

PolandAug 21, 1988
United StatesOct 18, 1988
GermanyApr 19, 1989
FranceOct 11, 1989
FinlandNov 10, 1989
NetherlandsNov 17, 1989
TurkeyDec 27, 1991
South KoreaOct 14, 1995
GreeceSep 5, 2024
RussiaJul 23, 2026
Czech RepublicSep 17, 2026

Release date history

Sep 22, 2026Russia release announced for Jul 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does A Short Film About Love come out?

A Short Film About Love was released on August 21, 1988.

When does A Short Film About Love come out in United States?

A Short Film About Love was released in United States on October 18, 1988.

When does A Short Film About Love come out in Germany?

A Short Film About Love was released in Germany on April 19, 1989.

Who directed A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

How long is A Short Film About Love?

A Short Film About Love has a runtime of 1h 27m.

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