Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization that employs him. Precipitated at the heart of a political plot, he must face the brutal mechanics of the underground world of the secret services.
| Original Title | La Mécanique de l'ombre |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | France, Belgium |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Director | Thomas Kruithof |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (175 votes) |
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The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: Thomas Kruithof
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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.
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