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Rétention
A detention center in France. Mathilde fights every day to defend the rights of foreigners who are locked up there. Then Yuri arrives, an undocumented Ukrainian. A race against time begins for Mathilde, who will try to prevent his deportation.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of suspicious disappearances and murders in a small Danish town. As the body count rises, he uncovers a dark secret that connects the victims and puts his own life in danger. The investigation leads him down a twisted path where the lines between victim and perpetrator blur.
Critical Reception
R etention received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from S ren Malling. However, some found the plot to be predictable or convoluted at times.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense pacing and Nordic noir atmosphere.
S ren Malling's performance as the lead detective was a standout.
Some critics noted a lack of originality in its crime thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reception information for R etention is not readily available on Google.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, though it deviates significantly from the book's plot.
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