Secret Defense

Secret Defense

1998 · 174 min · FR · 6.3 (24 votes)
Dir. Jacques Rivette · Starring Sandrine Bonnaire, Laure Marsac, Françoise Fabian, Christine Vouilloz, Mark Saporta, Sara Louis
DramaCrimeMysteryThriller

After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.

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This film delivers a simmering, atmospheric tension, drawing you into a world of moral ambiguity and familial shadows. It's a journey through the dark corners of obsession and the heavy weight of past wrongs, unfolding with a measured intensity that feels both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

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