Inspection
Inspection

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Inspection

2013
Movie
16 min
Russian

A problem family gets a visit from social service workers and a reporter who come to take a little girl to the orphanage from her mother in case she turns out to be drunk again.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In the midst of a civil war, a young woman, Marion, is stranded in a remote village when her evacuation plan is disrupted. She finds herself under the protection of a local militia leader, who holds her captive. As the conflict escalates, Marion must find a way to survive and escape the escalating violence and her complex captor.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others found its narrative somewhat predictable and its depiction of the conflict underdeveloped. It garnered attention for its grim portrayal of survival and the psychological toll of war.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and solid lead performances.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and underdeveloped plot points.

  • The film's grim depiction of survival in wartime was noted.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Inspection' is not widely available through Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific user opinions on what they liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Senegal, which provided a challenging yet authentic backdrop for the story's conflict.

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