Resolution 819
Resolution 819: Adopted by the Security Council at its 3199th meeting on April 16th, 1993. Resolution 819 tells the compelling story of a young investigator sent to Bosnia in 1995 to investigate the disappearance of 8,000 men in Srebrenica and eventually bring the perpetrators of the massacre to justice at the International Criminal Court. Benoît Magimel stars as Jacques Calvez, a man of integrity who refuses to let politicians, mobsters or bureaucrats stand in his way. He receives valuable help in his quest from Lherbier (Hippolyte Girardot), a French secret service agent, and above all from beautiful forensic anthropologist Clara Gorska (Karolina Gruszka)
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Plot Summary
In the midst of the Balkan wars, a young French journalist is tasked with uncovering the truth behind a massacre that occurred in the village of Mala Duba. His investigation leads him to uncover a conspiracy involving international war crimes and the disturbing implications of Resolution 819. As he delves deeper, he finds himself in grave danger, caught between powerful forces seeking to bury the truth.
Critical Reception
Resolution 819 garnered moderate critical attention, praised for its attempt to tackle a difficult historical subject matter and its tense atmosphere. Some critics found its narrative pacing uneven, while others commended its exploration of the complexities of war crimes and the media's role in reporting such events.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its historical subject matter and suspenseful elements.
- Criticized by some for its pacing and narrative clarity.
- Notable for its depiction of the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in conflict zones.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's serious tone and exploration of war's impact.
Fun Fact
The film was screened at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2008.
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