Kieslowski’s Art

This is to express my appreciation for the prompt acknowledgment by The Times of the extraordinary filmic contributions of Krzysztof Kieslowski after his recent death (“Kieslowski Pursued Peace in Times That Challenged His Soul,” Calendar, March 14).

In my opinion, he had no peers. His exceptional films, including “No Ends,” set him in an avant-garde all his own. The tragedy of his early death leaves those of us who appreciate fine filmmaking much bereaved.

My only hope is that the example of his art will encourage financial backers to recognize great talent that stretches beyond the popular mediocrity and support filmic work of such talent before it’s too late. Great art enriches us all. Can investors find the vision and courage to underwrite the work of a future Kieslowski?

PEGGY AYLSWORTH LEVINE

Santa Monica

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We should mourn the untimely death of Krzysztof Kieslowski as the loss of one of our most elegant and probing artists. But the vast audience of the United States continues to be deprived of the privilege--indeed, the right--to see “Dekalog,” his masterful interpretation of the Ten Commandments in the modern world. The general release of this work in this country, even on video, is prevented by contract and territorial disputes. Having already hosted private screenings of this masterpiece, I now call upon my fellow producers and others committed to the availability of art to join me in a renewed effort to showcase “Dekalog” properly in America.

DAVID R. GINSBURG

Citadel Entertainment

Los Angeles