Black Box

Black Box

2021 · 130 min · FR · G · 7.4 (934 votes)
Dir. Yann Gozlan · Starring Pierre Niney, Lou de Laâge, André Dussollier, Sébastien Pouderoux, Olivier Rabourdin, Guillaume Marquet · Music Philippe Rombi

Some Clues Are Better Left Unheard

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Matthieu is a young and talented black box analyst on a mission to solve the reason behind the deadly crash of a brand new aircraft. Yet, when the case is closed by authorities, Matthieu cannot help but sense there is something wrong with the evidence. As he listens to the tracks again, he starts detecting some seriously disturbing details. Could the tape have been modified? Going against his boss' orders, Matthieu begins his own rogue investigation - an obsessional and dangerous quest for truth that will quickly threaten far more than his career...

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This film feels like a tightening knot of paranoia and obsession. It's a methodical, sound-driven descent into a chilling conspiracy, where every discovered detail ratchets up the tension. The atmosphere is unsettling, pulling you into a dangerous quest for truth against overwhelming odds, leaving you questioning everything.

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