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Citizen X

1995 · 105 min

A grim, methodical procedural that immerses you in bureaucratic frustration and quiet dread, with a haunting sense of futility.

Directed by
Chris Gerolmo
Genres
Crime, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow
Tagline
You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.
Overview
Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

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Directed by
Chris Gerolmo
Genres
Crime, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • corruption
  • justice
  • obsession
  • isolation
Places
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action2
Horror4
Humour1
Realism9
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Genres
crime, drama, tv movie
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn, Joss Ackland, John Wood, Radu Amzulescu, Imelda Staunton
Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
105 min
Country
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Languages
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