In The Shadow

Directed by David Ondricek

Prague, 1953. Investigating a seemingly routine jewellery store robbery, Police captain Jarda Hakl uncovers an orchestrated effort by state security agents to detain and eliminate Jewish citizens. Sensing the charges are bogus, Hakl embarks on a one-man war against a ruthless regime bolstered by the arrival of former Nazi officer Zenke, who’s been brought in to help with the case.

Chosen for My Noir by

Michael Etherton, Managing Director UK Jewish Film.

Duration:
106 minutes

Languages:
Czech, German and Polish

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Czech Republic, Israel, Poland and Slovak Republic

Year of production:
2012