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Carlos
Carlos
7.8
/10
2,855 Ratings

CARLOS

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

Synopsis

1970s. Infamous international terrorist Carlos the Jackal is one of the world’s most wanted fugitives. Over two decades, he commits himself to violent left-wing activism, weaving his way through the complexities of international politics, orchestrating historic bombings, kidnappings, and hijackings.

Synopsis

1970s. Infamous international terrorist Carlos the Jackal is one of the world’s most wanted fugitives. Over two decades, he commits himself to violent left-wing activism, weaving his way through the complexities of international politics, orchestrating historic bombings, kidnappings, and hijackings.

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!