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Roman Polanski's feature-film debut is a tense psychological thriller centered on a wealthy couple who invite a young drifter aboard their sailboat for a weekend excursion. As the voyage unfolds, jealousy, rivalry, and sexual tension create an increasingly volatile struggle between the three passengers.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Polish films ever made, Knife in the Water announced Polanski as a major cinematic talent and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. This Criterion Collection edition includes a second disc featuring several of Polanski's acclaimed early short films.

Why Buy This?
• Criterion Collection 2-disc special edition
• Directed by Roman Polanski in his feature-film debut
• Includes a collection of Polanski's early short films
• Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film
• Landmark psychological thriller and world cinema classic

Fun Fact: Knife in the Water was the first Polish film ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, helping introduce Polanski to international audiences.