Knife in the water
2014
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Roman Polanski's first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still 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.
Main title:
Author:
Polanski, Roman, film directorKanopy (Firm)
Work:
Imprint:
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Collation:
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 94 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.Originally produced by Criterion Collection/Janus Films in 1962.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
Polish
BRN:
411381
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/113230/external-image - Cover Image