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Forsaken

2026 · 100 min

A harrowing, slow-building true-crime drama that immerses you in dread and grief, leaving you shaken and thoughtful.

Overview: Everyone knows the name of Samuel Paty, but few people really know his story. On October 16, 2020, Samuel Paty, professor of History-Geography, was murdered at the end of his college. In the light of investigations and trials, this film looks back on his last eleven days, and the gear that led to his tragic death.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Justice, faith, freedom, grief
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
faith
freedom
grief
violence
Places: suburbs
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none