Directed by:
Eric RochantScreenplay:
Eric RochantCinematography:
Pierre NovionComposer:
Gérard TorikianCast:
Yvan Attal, Richard Masur, Allen Garfield, Nancy Allen, Maurice Bénichou, Emmanuelle Devos, Hippolyte Girardot, Moshe Ivgy, Sandrine Kiberlain (more)VOD (1)
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Ariel Brenner leaves his family to go to Israel and become a Mossad agent. Four years later, his dream comes true: he is posted to one of the toughest secret service units. Skilled in every intelligence technique, he has especially mastered the Mossad's favorite weapon : manipulation. He is now assigned his first missions. (Cannes Film Festival)
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I classify similarly tuned films as pure maliciousness. An experienced genre fan knows what to expect when the label spy thriller appears - chases, shootouts, hand-to-hand fights, and breathtaking action. However, you will be disappointed because none of that happens in this film. The film belongs to the stream of realistically conceived dramas, which consider authenticity as their strongest aspect. After all, the film was based on a true event, the scandal of the discovery of an Israeli spy in the American government once seriously shook the traditionally good relations between the two countries. After a brief introduction, where the plot introduces the viewer to the training of young spies, the screenwriter focuses on two secret Mossad operations in recruiting new agents abroad. Despite its longer duration, I certainly didn't get bored, but it is necessary to emphasize that the film has a more intimate tone and gives up on all the favorite genre clichés. It is driven by dialogue and appears more as a television series. However, those who are willing to overlook the above will definitely find something in this espionage game, although its quality is less than, for example, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. From the cast, I would like to point out Sandrine Kiberlain, the teacher from Little Nicholas who has a quite spicy past as a sensual call girl and a secret service agent who gathers information in bed. Overall impression: 65%.
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