Two Prosecutors (2025)

Released: 2025-10-03 Recommended age: 14+ IMDb 7.1
Two Prosecutors

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Director: Sergei Loznitsa
  • Main cast: Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Aleksandr Filippenko, Anatoliy Belyy, Andris Keišs, Vytautas Kaniušonis
  • Country / region: France, Germany, Netherlands, Latvia, Romania, Lithuania
  • Original language: ru
  • Premiere: 2025-10-03

Story overview

Set in 1937 during Stalin's Great Terror, this historical drama follows a newly appointed Soviet prosecutor who uncovers allegations of corruption within the Secret Police and decides to investigate despite the dangerous political climate. The film explores themes of justice, moral courage, and institutional power through a tense mystery-thriller lens.

Parent Guide

A serious historical drama about moral courage during political repression. While not graphically violent, the tense atmosphere and mature themes make it most appropriate for mature teens who can understand the historical context.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

Implied violence and threats rather than graphic depictions. Tense situations involving interrogation and political danger. Psychological peril from the oppressive political environment.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

Disturbing themes of political repression, corruption, and the psychological tension of living under constant surveillance. The atmosphere is consistently tense and ominous. Historical context of Stalin's Great Terror may be disturbing.

Language
Mild

Period-appropriate dialogue in Russian (subtitled). No strong profanity expected given the historical setting and serious tone.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity expected in this serious historical drama.

Substance use
None

No substance use depicted in this historical setting.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

High psychological tension throughout. Characters face moral dilemmas and operate in constant fear. The oppressive atmosphere creates sustained emotional intensity.

Parent tips

This film deals with mature historical themes including political repression, corruption, and the psychological tension of living under an authoritarian regime. While not graphically violent, it portrays a dark period in history that may be disturbing or confusing for younger viewers. Best suited for mature teens who can contextualize the historical setting and discuss the ethical questions raised.

Parent chat guide

This film provides an opportunity to discuss: 1) Historical context of Stalin's Soviet Union and political repression, 2) The importance of ethical decision-making in difficult circumstances, 3) How power structures can enable or prevent corruption, 4) The psychological effects of living under constant surveillance and fear. For younger viewers, focus on the protagonist's courage in seeking truth despite risks.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What does it mean to be brave?
  • Why was the prosecutor trying to find out the truth?
  • What historical period is this film set in?
  • Why was it dangerous to investigate corruption in this time?
  • What does 'corruption' mean in this context?
  • How does the film portray the psychological effects of living under constant surveillance?
  • What ethical dilemmas does the prosecutor face?
  • How does the film comment on institutional power and accountability?
  • What parallels might exist between this historical period and contemporary societies?

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