Kompromat

A tense, slow-burning thriller that traps you in the protagonist's isolation and paranoia, with a bleak atmosphere and occasional bursts of violence.

Directed by

Jérôme Salle

Genres

Thriller, Drama

Starring

Gilles Lellouche, Joanna Kulig, Mikhail Gorevoy

Tagline

An ordinary frenchman trapped by the Russian state

Overview

Mathieu, a member of the French institute in Irkutsk, is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities. Imprisoned and accused of sexual abuse on his own daughter, he realises he is a victim of a Kompromat. With the help of the FSB, someone has built up a case to frame him. Isolated, he has no one to turn to. Proving his innocence is impossible: the only solution is to escape.

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, survival, corruption, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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