Truth
Truth

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Truth

2024
Movie
90 min
Russian

Again, a commotion in a small Volga town, a girl disappeared again, they are again looking for a maniac. Zhenya is the only one who knows the truth: the death of the child was an accident. Actually, the girl died almost before his eyes. Only he does not dare to tell this truth to anyone. The fact is that Zhenya was released from prison a couple of days ago, and the sister of the deceased child is Zhenya's ex-girlfriend who left him. The ideal accused. And Zhenya embarks on a difficult, humiliating, dangerous operation to secretly bury a corpse, but if he can go to the end in his deceit, he will lose himself.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Abel FerraraGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former undercover detective and her handler are called back to investigate a murder that has eerie similarities to a case from their past. The investigation forces them to confront unresolved issues and question their own actions. As they delve deeper, the lines between truth and deception begin to blur, putting their lives and the pursuit of justice in jeopardy.

Critical Reception

Truth received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the lead performances, others found the plot to be convoluted and predictable. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the neo-noir elements and the exploration of moral ambiguity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • The film offers a gritty and engaging, albeit familiar, crime thriller narrative.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's dark tone and the performances of the main cast, finding it to be a satisfying crime drama. Some reviewers noted that the plot felt a bit derivative of other films in the genre, but the overall execution was deemed effective.

Fun Fact

Director Abel Ferrara often works with a tight-knit group of actors and crew, and he reunited with cinematographer Peter Flinckenberg for 'Truth', having previously collaborated on 'Siberia'.

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