An Impossible Crime

A dark and violent crime drama, An Impossible Crime follows the intertwined fates of several characters in post-Soviet Russia. A brooding assassin finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal and violence while carrying out his assignments. As the body count rises, the lines between hunter and prey blur, leading to a brutal confrontation.

An Impossible Crime received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its gritty realism and intense atmosphere, though some critics found its bleakness overwhelming. It's often cited as a significant film in the landscape of Russian crime cinema.

• Praised for its unflinching portrayal of Russian crime.
• Lauded for its intense atmosphere and gritty narrative.
• Some found the film excessively violent and nihilistic.

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The film was part of a trilogy of films by Alexei Balabanov that explored the post-Soviet Russian underworld, following Brother and Brother 2.