The Closed Circuit

A slow-burning, infuriating true-crime drama that makes you feel the bureaucratic vise tightening around innocent men.

Directed by

Ryszard Bugajski

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Janusz Gajos, Kazimierz Kaczor, Wojciech Żołądkowicz

Overview

The film is set in the Tricity in 2003, ten years after the end of communism in Poland. The plot, apparently based on the real-life experiences of Kraków businessmen Lech Jerzorny and Paweł Rey, is about three young, talented businessmen who open a high-tech factory. This comes to the attention of the local state ‘mafia’, the local Prosecutor, played by Janusz Gajos, and tax office boss, played by Kasimierz Kaczor, who are both jealous and would like to make money for themselves. We are in Poland, so success must be punished.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, justice, power, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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