Secret Defense

Year: 1998

Runtime: 174 mins

Language: French

Director: Jacques Rivette

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After biologist Sylvie catches her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her laboratory, Paul reveals he is driven by a need for vengeance, convinced their father's death was caused by a betrayal from his former business partner. Their confrontation forces Sylvie to grapple with family loyalty and scientific ethics.

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