Kompromat - Die Macht der Lüge

Originaltitel: Kompromat

2022
16
2 Std. 7 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

6,4/10

2982

IHRE BEWERTUNG

A French diplomat must escape an FSB plot in Siberia.

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Conspiracy Thriller Drama Thriller

Ein französischer Diplomat muss einer FSB-Verschwörung in Sibirien entkommen.Ein französischer Diplomat muss einer FSB-Verschwörung in Sibirien entkommen.Ein französischer Diplomat muss einer FSB-Verschwörung in Sibirien entkommen.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

6,4/10

2982

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

Wissenswertes
This movie is inspired by a true story, in which a French citizen in Siberia, Yoann Barbereau, director of the local branch of the Alliance française, was accused of pedophilia, based on very flimsy evidence. However, the writer/director did not acquire the rights of Barbereau's book and decided to write an action thriller instead of the very Kafkaesque original story. This was heavily criticized, both by Barbereau and by several critics during its release, as they felt the characters are very cliche and some story beats quite unbelievable.

Crazy Credits
The title appears on screen in cyrillic script.

Verbindungen
References Die Mädchen von Rochefort (1967)

Soundtracks
39th Parallel North (for Electronics)
Written by Julius Aglinskas

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8/10

Kept me riveted until the very end

The term "kompromat" refers to a form of blackmail used by the Russian authorities to gain leverage over individuals, and it's a concept at the heart of this gripping thriller which is very loosely based on actual events.

Mathieu (Gilles Lellouche), a member of the French institute in Irkutsk, is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities and accused of a crime he did not commit. He soon realizes he is being used as a scapegoat in an elaborate setup orchestrated to frame him for a crime that never happened.

Left alone and isolated with no one to turn to, Mathieu must find a way to prove his innocence and escape. The journey is filled with tense moments as he navigates through corrupt officials, threats of violence, and an atmosphere of despair.

Gilles Lellouche gives a powerful performance in the lead role, conveying Mathieu's emotions with nuance and intensity. His performance is complemented by a top-notch supporting cast, making the movie an engaging experience. The cinematography is also noteworthy as it captures the claustrophobic atmosphere and oppressive mood of the setting.

The themes of KOMPROMAT also have a contemporary immediacy given the currently tense relationships between Russia and other European countries. It tells an important story about a system designed to control and manipulate its citizens and gives us insight into how our liberties can be taken away.

KOMPROMAT did feel a bit too long, but its intricate plot and detailed character development created a compelling narrative that kept me riveted until the very end.