Blind Chance

Original title: Przypadek

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

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Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

12K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins

Trivia
Although the movie was made in 1981, it had its premiere in 1987. The delay was because of state-imposed censorship due to the film's political content.

Quotes
1. Werner: I intend to give you my current thoughts on an idea I've been committed to for 40 years. Every generation yearns for light. It needs reassurance and faith that the world can be better and a fairer place. This yearning which is older than Marx and younger than Marx, is like a drug. Early in life it brings joy, because the light seems so near and within reach. At life's end it brings bitterness, because the light has grown once again. In these 40 years I've lived through many things and the light seems further away than ever before, and thus I shouldn't encourage you, but you can be sure of one thing: without bitterness and this hope, life would be pitiful indeed.

Alternate versions
The film was scheduled for release in 1981, but was suppressed by the Polish government due to its criticism of Communist regime. The film was eventually released in 1987 with some of the politically sensitive material cut (these cuts totalling roughly 9 minutes). The film has since been released in a uncut form, however one of the scenes involving Witek being beaten by the train guard remains lost.

Connections
Featured in Arena: The Ten Commandments of Krzysztof Kieslowski (1990)

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Featured review

6/10

Great premise, hard to watch

Blind Chance was built on a fascinating and intriguing idea yet the film feels like it's made mostly for the Polish audience or at least the audience familiar with 80s in Poland. Some scenes feel too uncomprehensible, and the director doesn't even bother explaining them. The three versions being built on mainly political, religious and scientific paths is another good idea of the film but the execution falls short yet again. Overall interesting movie but it's not fun to watch or even thought-provoking as it may sound.