A Short Film About Love (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1988, A Short Film About Love is a drama and romance film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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...
Who’s in it. A Short Film About Love stars Grażyna Szapołowska as Magda, Olaf Lubaszenko as Tomek, Stefania Iwińska as Grandmother and Piotr Machalica as Roman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, A Short Film About Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Short Film About Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Short Film About Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Short Film About Love (1988)?
- In US, A Short Film About Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Short Film About Love worth watching?
- A Short Film About Love holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Short Film About Love?
- A Short Film About Love stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Olaf Lubaszenko, Stefania Iwińska, Piotr Machalica and Artur Barciś.
- When was A Short Film About Love released?
- A Short Film About Love was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.