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The Traitor (2018)

7.520181h 50mUK
DramaHistory

Directed by Mark Hammond

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

UK

Release

April 26, 2018

Director

Mark Hammond

Overview

1971, Odesa Film Studio. The KGB studio curator orders a re-edit of just finished movie about the events of Ukraine’s 1920s "civil war" of a young director in line with the Party’s view on the historical events. This re-editing work is entrusted to a young female editor, which consequently realizes ...

Cast

Oleh Melnychuk

Oleh Melnychuk

Yurii Boiko

Dasha Astafieva

Dasha Astafieva

Mariya

Gregory Hlady

Gregory Hlady

Osavul

Viktor Andriienko

Viktor Andriienko

Petyhov

Timofey Tribuntsev

Timofey Tribuntsev

Phalk

Oleksii Vertynskyi

Oleksii Vertynskyi

Dobryvechir

Volodymyr Yamnenko

Volodymyr Yamnenko

Golovnya

Andrejs Žagars

Andrejs Žagars

Marconi

Zoya Baranovska

Zoya Baranovska

Olga

Mikhail Golubovich

Mikhail Golubovich

Ruchka

Mykhailo Grytskan

Mykhailo Grytskan

Bogdan

Volodymyr Minenko

Volodymyr Minenko

Maxym

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Traitor (2018), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

1971, Odesa Film Studio. The KGB studio curator orders a re-edit of just finished movie about the events of Ukraine’s 1920s "civil war" of a young director in line with the Party’s view on the historical events. This re-editing work is entrusted to a young female editor, which consequently realizes she must protect the director’s vision and the safe-guard the truth about her country under Soviet occupation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Traitor. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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