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Carlos
Carlos
7.8
/10
2,720 Ratings

CARLOS

Directed by Olivier Assayas
France, Germany, 2010
Biography, Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Synopsis

An epic, intensely detailed account of the life of the infamous international terrorist Ilich Ramírez Sanchez—also known as Carlos the Jackal. He lived several lives under various pseudonyms, weaving his way through the complexities of international politics.

Synopsis

An epic, intensely detailed account of the life of the infamous international terrorist Ilich Ramírez Sanchez—also known as Carlos the Jackal. He lived several lives under various pseudonyms, weaving his way through the complexities of international politics.

Our take

Intrepidly demythologizing the terrorist-celebrity Carlos the Jackal, Olivier Assayas’s political thriller is a stunning drama, which disentangles complicated geopolitical ideas while skilfully steering a number of enthralling, action-packed set pieces. And all to a dynamite punk ’80s soundtrack!