Sentinelle

Sentinelle

Year: 2021

Runtime: 80 min

Language: French

Director: Julien Leclercq

ActionDramaThriller

A battle-hardened French warrior returns stateside, driven by vengeance and duty to track down the perpetrator responsible for maiming her beloved sister. As she navigates a treacherous landscape of personal demons and deadly stakes, this Sentinelle must confront the darkness within herself and unleash her formidable skills to exact justice.

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Timeline – Sentinelle (2021)
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1

Klara's Role as an Interpreter

Klara serves as an interpreter for the French Army stationed in Syria during Opération Chammal. Her duties expose her to the harsh realities of war, setting the stage for a traumatic experience that will haunt her for a long time.

Syria
2

Witnessing the Tragic Explosion

During her time in Syria, Klara witnesses a young boy detonating explosives hidden under his clothes, an act orchestrated by his father. This horrifying event profoundly affects Klara, leading to debilitating headaches and deep psychological scars.

Syria
3

Return to Nice

After the traumatic incident in Syria, Klara returns home to Nice to live with her mother Maria and sister Tania. Here, she struggles to cope with her internal turmoil while also being involved in counter-terrorist operations under Opération Sentinelle.

Nice
4

Impairment and Medication Issues

Klara’s psychological suffering manifests through impulsive actions during her patrols. The painkillers prescribed for her migraines fail to provide relief, leading her to seek stronger medication through illicit means.

Nice
5

Night Out at the Nightclub

Klara and Tania decide to visit a nightclub for a night of dancing and socializing. While Tania mingles with a group of Russians, Klara stays alert, sensing something dangerous lurking in the shadows.

Nightclub
6

Tragic News About Tania

The next day, Klara faces a horrifying revelation when she learns that Tania has been brutally raped and left in a coma. This shocking news ignites a thirst for vengeance within Klara and she resolves to find the perpetrator.

Nice
7

Investigation of Security Footage

Klara takes on the dangerous task of investigating Tania's assault by reviewing the club's security footage. She identifies Yvan Kadnikov, the son of a powerful Russian tycoon, as the suspect, heightening the stakes of her revenge.

Nightclub
8

Encounter with Yvan

Klara confronts Yvan at the nightclub, demanding answers, but her inquiry is thwarted when his friends forcibly remove her. This encounter only intensifies her determination to seek justice for Tania.

Nightclub
9

Infiltration of Leonid's Villa

Determined to confront Yvan, Klara infiltrates his father's villa but is quickly captured by bodyguards. During a harrowing confrontation, Leonid admits his son's guilt, leaving Klara desperate and angered.

Leonid's Villa
10

Tania Awakens and Declines Charges

When Tania eventually wakes from her coma, Klara's hopes for justice are dashed as Tania chooses not to press charges against her attacker. This decision leaves Klara feeling isolated and frustrated.

Hospital
11

Suspicion of Foul Play

Klara learns from a news report that Leonid plans to return to Russia, and soon after, Tania is struck by a suspicious embolism. Klara's instincts tell her that foul play is involved, propelling her further down a path of vengeance.

Nice
12

Confrontation with the Assassin

Klara tracks down and confronts the assassin responsible for Tania's health crisis, who is linked to Leonid. The encounter escalates into a physical struggle, culminating in Klara's victory.

13

Assault on Leonid's Estate

Fueled by revenge, Klara stealthily acquires weapons from her military unit and breaks into Leonid's estate. A fierce struggle ensues, leading her to push Leonid over a bannister in a bid for retribution.

Leonid's Estate
14

Final Confrontation with Yvan

In a shocking turn of events, Yvan stabs Klara during their confrontation, but she reacts instinctively and fatally shoots him. This brutal exchange marks the climax of her quest for vengeance.

Leonid's Estate
15

Klara's Disguise and Final Act

Three months later, Klara, now a fugitive, disguises herself as room service in a Dubai hotel to confront Leonid. In a shocking moment of retribution, she stabs him with a fork before vanishing into the shadows.

Dubai Hotel

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 17:36

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