Shenzheners will have a rare chance to watch Polish film master Krzysztof Kieślowski’s “Dekalog,” “The Double Life of Veronique,” and the “Three Colors” trilogy at Broadway Cinematheque and Palace Cinema in Nanshan District from June 20 to July 3.

All the movies will be shown in their original languages with Chinese and English subtitles.

Kieślowski (1941-1996) was a prominent figure in directing documentaries, feature films, and TV works that delved into social and moral themes of his era.

His monumental work, “Dekalog” (1989), co-created with Krzysztof Piesiewicz, offers a series inspired by the Ten Commandments. Each episode explores at least one commandment without explicit naming, encouraging audiences to discern the moral and ethical dilemmas entwined within the narrative. This series stands as a contemporary cinematic masterpiece.

A poster of “Dekalog.”  File photos

“The Double Life of Veronique” (1991) achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim. This evocative and atmospheric piece explores the connection between a French girl and a Polish girl, sharing not just a name but also a birthday, heart ailment, and a mystic sense of each other’s existence. Irene Jacob takes on dual roles in this film, also co-penned by Piesiewicz.

Continuing their collaboration, Kieślowski and Piesiewicz created the “Three Colors” trilogy — a reflection of the French flag’s colors: “Blue” (1993), “White” (1994), and “Red” (1994). These films delve into the themes of liberty, equality, and fraternity, intended to be appreciated as a cohesive whole. A central theme, the fragility of human relationships, unfolds from the solitary awakening in “Blue,” extends through the dark humor of “White,” before culminating in the symbolic epiphany of “Red.” Kieślowski was nominated for an Academy Award for best director for “Red.”

Juliette Binoche in a scene from “Three Colors: Blue.”

Alongside these screenings in Shenzhen, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussions. An online session in English with Annette Insdorf, a film professor at Columbia University’s School of the Arts, is set for 10 p.m. on June 27 following the showing of “The Double Life of Veronique” at Broadway Cinematheque.

Another discussion in Chinese, featuring film researcher He Siying and film critic Qiao Yisi, will take place at 9 p.m. on June 25 following the screening of “Three Colors: Blue” at Broadway Cinematheque.

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “百老汇影城官方”

Venue 1: Broadway Cinematheque, 5/F, MixC World, Nanshan District (华润万象天地五楼深圳百老汇电影中心)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

Venue 2: Palace Cinema, 4/F, Raffles City, Nanshan District (南山区来福士广场四楼深圳百丽宫影城)

Metro: Line 9 or 12 to Nanyou Station (南油站), Exit E