Tell No One

Tell No One

Year: 2019

Runtime: 121 mins

Language: Polish

Documentary

Polish documentary directed by Tomasz Sekielski about child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland.

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1

Beck receives a possible glimpse of Margot alive

Eight years after Margot's murder, pediatrician Alexandre Beck receives an email containing security footage that seems to show Margot alive and unharmed. He and those around him are stunned by the possibility that she could still be out there, reigniting old questions and fears. The footage immediately propels Beck back into a dangerous mystery that he hoped to avoid.

Eight years after Margot's murder
2

Bodies found near the lake tied to Margot case

At the same time, two bodies are discovered buried near the lake where Margot was killed, and investigators find evidence that appears to implicate Beck. The discovery shifts public attention and tightens the noose of suspicion around him. The investigators begin to connect the new killings to Margot's unresolved case.

Eight years after Margot's murder Lake area
3

Criminals target Beck’s circle after email

Unseen criminals who have been monitoring Margot’s emails begin to intimidate Beck’s acquaintances. The threats escalate when Beck’s friend Charlotte is killed, signaling that the danger is closing in. The situation grows more complex as personal ties to Margot pull Beck deeper into the conspiracy.

4

Police move to arrest Beck at the hospital

Law enforcement moves to arrest Beck at the hospital, leading to a tense confrontation. Beck narrowly escapes with the help of Bruno, a gangster who owes him a debt of gratitude from the past. The escape marks a turning point as Beck becomes a target rather than a suspect.

Hospital
5

Abduction en route to park; Bruno intervenes

Beck's attempt to reach the park for a scheduled meeting with Margot, as indicated in the email, is interrupted when criminals abduct him. Bruno resurfaces and rescues Beck, reminding him that past favors can carry dangerous consequences. The rescue deepens the uneasy alliance between Beck and Bruno.

6

Beck exonerated thanks to family alibi

The following day, Beck is exonerated after his sister Anne and her wife Helene provide an alibi through their attorney. Investigators review the new testimony and begin to unwind the mounting suspicion. Beck experiences a rare moment of relief, though the truth remains elusive.

Attorney's office
7

Beck confronts Margot’s father, uncovering family secrets

After reviewing the evidence, Beck recalls unusual behavior by Margot’s father following her death and confronts him at his residence. The confrontation brings long-buried secrets to light and shifts the investigation toward a broader, more personal conspiracy. The revelation hints at ties to Gilbert Neuville.

Margot's father's residence
8

Two months before the lake, Philippe’s abuse surfaces

Two months before the lake event, Margot discovers that Philippe Neuville had been sexually abusing children from a trust. While attempting to secure a confession, Margot is severely beaten by Philippe. The brutal assault becomes a catalyst for extreme actions taken to protect her.

Two months before the lake event
9

Father kills Philippe to protect Margot

Witnessing the assault, Margot’s father shoots and kills Philippe in a desperate attempt to shield his daughter. The killing triggers a dangerous cover-up intended to keep Margot from being implicated. The act irrevocably alters the course of the case.

Two months before the lake event
10

Father wires for information; learns of assassination plot

Fearing retaliation from Gilbert, who controls a significant portion of the police, Margot’s father begins wiretapping Gilbert's phones. He discovers that Gilbert had hired two men to assassinate Margot, prompting him to decide on drastic actions. The discovery tightens the stakes for Margot and Beck.

11

The cover-up: hitmen killed, Margot hidden

To thwart the plot, Margot’s father kills the two hitmen, stages Margot's death using the body of a deceased heroin addict, and sends her into hiding. His elaborate ruse is designed to shield Margot from the assassination attempt and from law enforcement scrutiny. The deception creates a fragile safety net for Margot's survival.

12

Father blocks the wire to reveal the truth

Unbeknownst to the police, Margot's father knew Alex was wearing a wire. In a moment when he can block the transmission, he reveals to Alex that Margot herself had shot and killed Philippe, explaining the rationale behind the cover-up. The confession reframes several deaths as protective acts rather than simple murders.

13

Father commits suicide to avoid arrest

Following this confession, Margot's father kills himself to avoid arrest, aware that Alex’s wire captured everything. His death leaves many questions unanswered but ends the direct threat against Margot. The act underscores the moral ambiguity at the heart of the case.

14

Gilbert Neuville is arrested

Gilbert Neuville is arrested for his crimes in the aftermath of the revelations. The arrest signals a turning point toward accountability for the corruption and violence that shaped Margot's fate. The legal process begins to pierce the layers of deception surrounding the case.

Police station
15

Beck and Margot reunite at the lake

Alex and Margot finally reunite at the lake where they had fallen in love as children. The reunion offers a hopeful, albeit bittersweet, closure as they confront a future together with the scars of the past still present. The lake, once the scene of tragedy, becomes a symbol of forgiveness and renewed chance.

Lake

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