Secrets of State (2008)
Original title: Secret Défense
Secrets of State is a 2008 French-language thriller movie directed by Philippe Haïm, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Gérard Lanvin, Vahina Giocante and Nicolas Duvauchelle.
In France, terrorist groups and intelligence agencies battle in a merciless war everyday, in the name of radically opposed ideologies. Yet, terrorist and secret agents lead almost the same lives. Condemned to secrecy, these masters of manipulation follow the same methods. Alex and Al Barad are two of them. The former is the head of the D.G.S.E.'s (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure, the French equivalent of the CIA or the MI6) counter-terrorism unit while the latter reigns over a terrorist network, and both fight using the most ruthless of weapons: human beings.
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What is Secrets of State about?
In France, terrorist groups and intelligence agencies battle in a merciless war everyday, in the name of radically opposed ideologies. Yet, terrorist and secret agents lead almost the same lives. Condemned to secrecy, these masters of manipulation follow the same methods. Alex and Al Barad are two of them. The former is the head of the D.G.S.E.'s (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure, the French equivalent of the CIA or the MI6) counter-terrorism unit while the latter reigns over a terrorist network, and both fight using the most ruthless of weapons: human beings.
When was Secrets of State released?
Secrets of State was released on 10 December 2008.
How long is Secrets of State?
Secrets of State runs 1h 40m.
Who made Secrets of State?
Secrets of State was directed by Philippe Haïm.