The Line
The Line

Movie spotlight

The Line

2016
Movie
110 min
Armenian

Taking place in 1991, Tigran, who teaches math at a village school to avoid the army, loses the girl he loves. Consumed by abject wretchedness, he decides to enlist as a volunteer in the Nagorno‑Karabakh war to give meaning to his hollow life.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Andrés BaizGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man gets drawn into the world of drug trafficking after his father's death, seeking to protect his family and escape his own bleak future. He quickly rises through the ranks, but his ambition and the dangerous environment threaten to consume him. The film explores the cyclical nature of violence and the desperate choices made in the pursuit of survival.

Critical Reception

The Line received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, but the film was generally commended for its unflinching portrayal of the Colombian drug trade and its social impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and realistic depiction of crime.

  • Applauded for compelling performances that lend authenticity to the characters.

  • Some critics noted a familiar plot structure within the crime genre.

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Fun Fact

The film is set in the Colombian city of Cali, a region historically known for its involvement in the drug trade, adding to its authentic backdrop.

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