Assassination

Assassination

Year: 1965

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Czech

Director: Jiří Sequens

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In autumn 1941 Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich’s rule in Bohemia and Moravia sparks resistance. By spring 1942 the exile government sends paratroopers led by Lt. Král to kill him. Operatives Jan Strnad and Josef Vyskočil ambush Heydrich’s Mercedes in Libeň, wounding him despite a jammed gun. Their success provokes Nazi reprisals and a hunt.

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Trace every key event in Assassination (1965) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

High school party in Salem

Lily Colson and her friends attend a party where Bex hooks up with Diamond, while Lily secretly texts a man called Daddy. After the party, Bex is told to keep her hookup a secret because she's transgender, highlighting the town's social tensions.

Salem
2

Marty receives hacking message

Marty, a hacker, receives an anonymous message revealing Mayor Bartlett's involvement with male escorts and cross-dressing, which he forwards to the town. This act initiates public exposure of political figures.

3

Mayor Bartlett's suicide

During a press conference meant to address the hacking revelations, Mayor Bartlett commits public suicide after his secrets are exposed, causing shock and chaos in Salem.

Salem
4

Principal Turrell's hacking incident

Principal Turrell is targeted with hacked images, including inappropriate photos of his daughter, leading to accusations of pedophilia. He refuses to resign, aiming to protect the school's reputation.

Salem High School
5

Massive data dump and exposed secrets

A huge leak releases private info on many Salem residents, including Grace's nude pictures, which leads to her attacking Reagan in self-defense. This intensifies the town's chaos and mistrust.

Salem
6

Lily's private messages leaked

Lily's secret exchanges with Nick, including explicit videos, are leaked publicly. She faces humiliation, and her parents disown her, marking her social downfall.

Salem
7

Lily chased and attacked

Humiliated and alone, Lily is harassed and chased by a man with a knife. She defends herself with a shovel and seeks refuge in Em and Sarah's house.

Lily's neighborhood
8

Town enacts vigilante justice

Most townspeople, masked and armed, form a mob led by Nick, capturing and torturing Marty into confession, then tracking Lily to her hiding spot for revenge.

Salem
9

Nick's attack and confrontation with Lily

Nick attempts to assault Lily to punish her for exposing secrets, but she fights back, discovering his weapons and killing him in self-defense, rescuing her friends from his captivity.

Nick's house
10

Rescue and confrontation

Lily, Em, Sarah, and Bex combat Johnny and his friends, rescuing Bex and Diamond while eliminating the attackers. Lily then makes a video calling for peace and justice in Salem.

11

Donny's arrest and the town's aftermath

Lily's younger brother Donny is captured and convicted for cyberterrorism, murder, and invasion of privacy, explaining his actions as 'for the lulz', as the town shows signs of recovery.

12

The town's chaotic conclusion

The film closes with the Salem High marching band performing Miley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop' amid the destruction, symbolizing the chaos and the aftermath of the town's violent and tumultuous events.

Salem

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