Episode Five Decalogue

Episode Five
Lauren Brooks
This episode was by far the most outright one related to the commandment and also a very emotional one. The commandment thou shall not kill seems as straightforward as some of the other commandments, but at the same time is killing someone for murdering someone else right? I have to say that I personally really struggle with this idea everyday. On one hand I have my beliefs and on the other hand I have strong emotions. This was also one of the movies that really showed the strength of the director in telling a story through film and really giving the viewer interesting perspectives.
This film was not told in chronological order which was very important in how the viewer saw the events played out on screen. We got to experience part of the life of the victim, the murderer and the justice system, but all mixed in together. It seems like as soon as you felt bad for the victim, you changed your mind and felt bad for the murderer. I think that is what the director was trying to portray about Midrash, it was him showing the internal conflict we have but through film.
I still really don’t know where I stand on this issue and I think with the director’s portrayal of the 10 commandments that that’s ok to feel. He encourages questioning and learning, so if you are always trying to know more it’s ok to change your mind or your stance on important issues.