Knife in the Water
1962
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
Director:
Roman Polanski
Writers:
Jakub Goldberg, Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Production:
Roman Polanski
Country:
Poland
