Knife in the Water is a 1962 Polish drama film co-written and directed by Roman Polanski, which was nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Polanski’s first feature film, it features three characters in a story of rivalry and sexual tension. Knife in the Water has garnered acclaim from film critics since its release, and is one of Polanski’s best-reviewed works.
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As part of our ongoing video series, presented by IndieWire and FilmStruck, Jody Hill spoke with us about the danger and tension that continues to draw him to Roman Polanski’s debut feature.
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