The Mask of Dimitrios
Watch TrailerA mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1944 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Mystery, Crime, Drama |
| Director | Jean Negulesco |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (54 votes) |
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Director Jean Negulesco constructs the narrative as a series of interrogations with the past, using flashbacks not for mere exposition but to build an atmosphere of pervasive distrust. The film relies on tense dialogue and shadow-drenched cinematography to explore the murky back-alleys of interwar Europe.
Those who tire of simple whodunits will find a cerebral puzzle where the search for a dead man's truth exposes the lies of the living. What lingers after the final reveal is a chill of exquisite cynicism. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jean Negulesco
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Best viewed in a quiet, dimly lit room with a dry sherry in hand.
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