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The Whistle Blower (1986)
Great UK Cold War Drama
I was surprised to learn this thriller/drama was made in 1987. Whilst watching, with references to pushing the nuclear button and the cold war between the U.S and Russia, I thought it evoked the U.K's paranoia over this in the early 1980s. Threads and the Two Tribes video sprang to mind. Guess the film might have taken a few years to get off the ground.
Anyhow, it's a great movie. Spot-on performances from Caine and Havers - and everyone involved really. It keeps you watching until the end because you want to see if Frank Jones gets even (in however diplomat a way) with the apparently impenetrable espionage network he faces.
Benny's Video (1992)
Oink! Oink!
Every Haneke film is thouroughly captivating. This gem from 1992 features commanding performances from the three lead actors (Benny and his parents), plus challenging subject matter we've come to expect from this controversial director. Full marks.