#215: POLANSKI, Roman: Knife in the Water (1962)
POLANSKI, Roman (Poland)
Other Polanski films in the Collection:
#483: Repulsion (1965)
#577: Cul-de-Sac (1966)
#630: Rosemary's Baby (1968)
#726: Macbeth (1971)
#697: Tess (1979)
The Film
Knife in the Water [1962]
Spine #215
DVD
DVD
Roman Polanski's first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its characters' emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the woman's attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover of Time, and his first Oscar nomination.
94 minutes
Black & White
Black & White
Monaural
in Polish
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2003
Director/Writers
Roman Polanski was 29 when he directed Knife in the Water.
Screenplay by Polanski, Jakub Goldberg, and Jerzy Skolimowski.
Screenplay by Polanski, Jakub Goldberg, and Jerzy Skolimowski.
Other Polanski films in the Collection:
#483: Repulsion (1965)
#577: Cul-de-Sac (1966)
#630: Rosemary's Baby (1968)
#726: Macbeth (1971)
#697: Tess (1979)
The Film
None.
Video interview
Video interview
With director Polanski and co-screenwriter Skolimowski.
Collection 1
Collection 1
Of rare publicity and production stills.
Collection 2
Of Polanski’s short films from 1957-1962, including Murder, Teeth Smile, Break up the Dance, Two Men and a Wardrobe, The Lamp, When Angels Fall, The Fat and the Lean, and Mammals.
Collection 2
Of Polanski’s short films from 1957-1962, including Murder, Teeth Smile, Break up the Dance, Two Men and a Wardrobe, The Lamp, When Angels Fall, The Fat and the Lean, and Mammals.
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