An Officer and a Spy

An Officer and a Spy

2019 · 132 min · FR · 7.1 (1,393 votes)
Dir. Roman Polanski · Starring Jean Dujardin, Louis Garrel, Emmanuelle Seigner, Grégory Gadebois, Hervé Pierre, Wladimir Yordanoff · Music Alexandre Desplat
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In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Devil's Island penal colony.

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This is a meticulously crafted historical drama that slowly builds a palpable sense of injustice and political tension. It feels dignified yet indignant, a somber unraveling of truth against a backdrop of institutional power and prejudice. The atmosphere is one of simmering outrage and intellectual pursuit, demanding focused attention.

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