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An Officer and a Spy

An Officer and a Spy

In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil's Island.

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Venice: Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ Wins 2019 FIPRESCI Prize

Venice: Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ Wins 2019 FIPRESCI Prize

The top award was presented to the French drama on Friday, although the filmmaker was absent, as expected.
Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ Pre-Sells to Raft of Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ Pre-Sells to Raft of Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Although its inclusion in Venice’s competition has stirred some controversy, Roman Polanski’s “An Officer and a Spy” has lured buyers in several key markets ahead of its wor…
France's Rule Change Opens Oscar Chances for Roman Polanski's 'An Officer and a Spy'

France's Rule Change Opens Oscar Chances for Roman Polanski's 'An Officer and a Spy'

Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' and Ladj Ly's 'Les Miserables,' both Cannes favorites, could also benefit from changes allowing French films to qualify for Oscar consideration after a limited theatrical run.
Roman Polanski's Next Film, 'J'accuse,' Will Be About a Wrongly Accused Man

Roman Polanski's Next Film, 'J'accuse,' Will Be About a Wrongly Accused Man

The infamous director, who was expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in May, called the #MeToo movement "total hypocrisy"