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The Mole
Players working as a team complete a series of difficult physical and psychological tests, each worth a set amount of money. One of the players, however, is a "Mole" or saboteur, whose goal is to foil the efforts of the other players without revealing his or her identity. At the end of each episode, the group is given a quiz on The Mole's identity. The player who knows the least information about The Mole is then immediately sent home. In the final episode, The Mole is revealed and the one remaining player wins the jackpot, up to $1,000,000.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, Eva, a young Norwegian woman, lives a double life. By day, she works in a German-occupied Oslo café, observing and gathering intelligence. By night, she is a member of the resistance, risking her life to pass crucial information to the Allied forces. Her perilous activities escalate when she is tasked with a dangerous mission involving a captured German officer, blurring the lines between duty, survival, and personal safety.
Critical Reception
The Mole received generally positive reviews, praised for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and compelling portrayal of wartime espionage and moral complexity. Critics highlighted its ability to capture the psychological toll of living under occupation and the difficult choices individuals had to make. The film was noted for its understated yet impactful direction and its realistic depiction of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful espionage narrative.
Commended for strong performances, particularly by Agnes Kittelsen.
Appreciated for its realistic and tense portrayal of wartime Norway.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Norwegian author Alexander Lange.
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