Official Secrets

Official Secrets

2019 · 112 min · EN · R · 7.2 (1,111 votes)
Dir. Gavin Hood · Starring Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Adam Bakri, Matthew Goode, Rhys Ifans · Music Mark Kilian

Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.

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The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

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This film delivers a quietly potent and morally charged experience. It's a steady, urgent dive into the high stakes of truth-telling against powerful institutions, imbued with an understated tension. Expect a thought-provoking exploration of courage and conviction in the face of immense pressure.

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