Black Snow
Black Snow

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Black Snow

2020
Movie
84 min
Russian

Gosha is a trucker who carries goods to the remote Northern parts of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Together with food, he brings burnt vodka to the villages, feeding the local population with low-quality alcohol. So, on the next flight, it is profitable, but unfairly exchanges vodka for meat. His greed leads to the fact that he decides to go back to the city alone. On the way, his car breaks down. And at a distance of hundreds of kilometers-not a single living soul...

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Tristan JaverisGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the complex and often hidden world of organized crime, specifically focusing on the rise and fall of the Columbo crime family. Through interviews and archival footage, it examines the strategies, betrayals, and power struggles that defined their reign.

Critical Reception

Black Snow received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its in-depth look at the mob and the extensive research, others found the pacing occasionally slow and the narrative a bit predictable for the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a detailed, albeit sometimes dry, look into organized crime.

  • Appreciated for its comprehensive research into the Columbo family's history.

  • Some viewers found the documentary to be less engaging than other mob-related films.

Google audience: Information not available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The documentary includes rare interview footage with a former associate of the Columbo crime family who has not spoken publicly in over two decades.

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