Knife in the water (Nóz w wodzie)

 Poland 1962

Details IMDB

Seen 15 September 2013

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes 8.2/10

My ratings 8.0/10

A couple on their way to a sailing trip picks up a young hitchhiker.

My impressions:

Roman Polanski's first feature film impresses with its sparse feel. Only three characters are seen throughout the film. The taut foreboding sense that something sinister or evil pervades. That feeling is enhanced by the background music and cinematography which defines certain moments. A film that despite its minimal approach succeeds in keeping the audience glued to see what will happen next.