Posters for Krzysztof Kieślowski's Films
The collection presents a unique set of film posters promoting the work of Krzysztof Kieślowski in Poland and abroad.
Poster for the feature film "The Double Life of Veronica". (1991)Contemporary Art Foundation In Situ
International reception
Each poster is a unique testimony to the international reception of the work of Krzysztof Kieślowski, whose films have gained international recognition and fame.
Poster for the feature film "Scar"
1976 (Polish language)
The stark, monochrome poster for the film Scar reflects the film’s critique of bureaucracy and identity. The pinned photo suggests surveillance, control, and a system that leaves lasting marks.
Poster for the feature film "No End"
1984 (Polish language)
The coiled spine ending in a skull evokes death and eternal return. The poster for the film No End visualizes the film’s themes of mourning, memory, and the invisible presence of the dead.
Poster for a series of television films "Decalogue"
1988 (French language)
The raised finger evokes divine authority and moral judgment. The poster captures the essence of a series Decalogue — ten stories asking timeless ethical questions.
Poster for a series of television films "Decalogue"
1988 (Danish language)
The repeated face in different scales suggests layered identities and moral complexity. This series Decalogue poster hints at how one soul can carry many questions.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Love". (1988)Contemporary Art Foundation In Situ
Different cultural circles
Krzysztof Kieślowski's films posters such as the "Three Colors" trilogy, "The Double Life of Veronique" and "The Decalogue" have attracted the attention of viewers from various cultural circles, from Europe to Asia and both Americas.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Love"
1988 (Japanese language)
The contemplative woman and soft lighting suggest emotional distance and longing. The poster for A Short Film About Love captures the fragility of watching and being watched.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Love"
1988 (Finnish language)
The reaching hands suggest emotional tension and desire. This A Short Film About Love film poster captures the fragile intimacy between two people divided by age and longing.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Love"
1988 (Danish language)
The juxtaposition of a close-up and an intimate scene highlights emotional awakening. This A Short Film About Love film poster explores how longing can evolve into connection.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Killing"
1988 (German language)
The silhouette mid-blow and splattered red evoke raw brutality. This A Short Film About Killing film poster confronts the viewer with the shocking finality of violence.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Killing"
1988 (Spanish language)
This dramatic image of a man wielding stone tablets like a weapon blends biblical allusion with raw violence — reflecting A Short Film About Killing film’s ethical and existential weight.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Killing"
1988 (Japanese language)
The blindfolded face evokes fear, helplessness, and the machinery of punishment. This A Short Film About Killing film poster starkly opposes violence — legal and illegal alike.
Poster for the feature film "A Short Film About Killing"
1988 (French language)
The stark silhouette and blood stains confront the viewer with a moral imperative: “Thou shalt not kill”. This A Short Film About Killing film poster is both raw and symbolic.
Poster for the feature film "The Double Life of Veronica". (1991)Contemporary Art Foundation In Situ
Variety of interpretations
The posters presented in this collection show not only the international popularity of Krzysztof Kieślowski's films, but also the variety of graphic and aesthetic interpretations that accompanied them.
Poster for the feature film "Three Colors. Blue"
1993 (Polish language)
The fragmented portrait and cool tones evoke grief and isolation. The poster for the film Blue captures Julie’s emotional numbness and the search for freedom through detachment.
Poster for the feature film "Three Colors. Blue"
1993 (Chinese language)
Surrounded by deep blue, Julie’s calm yet distant gaze reflects grief and detachment. This poster for the film Blue emphasizes inner silence and the weight of personal freedom.
Poster for the feature film "Three Colors. White"
1994 (French language)
The uneasy groom and smiling bride suggest imbalance and irony. The poster for the film White hints at love, humiliation, and revenge wrapped in tragicomedy.
Poster for the feature film "Three Colors. Red"
1994 (Hebrew language)
Bathed in red, the two faces reflect intimacy and mystery. The poster for the film Red captures chance, connection, and the invisible threads linking strangers.
Poster for the feature film "The Double Life of Veronica". (1991)Contemporary Art Foundation In Situ
The universality of messages
This collection is not only a review of art, but also a reflection on the universality of the messages contained in the films of Krzysztof Kieślowski - an artist who knew how to talk about human experiences in a way that is understandable to recipients from different backgrounds.
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