Backstabbing for Beginners
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Directed by Per Fly
Produced by Fortitude International, Eyeworks Scandi Fiction
A tense institutional thriller about idealism corrupted by institutional power, driven by paranoia and the unraveling of a conspiracy at the heart of global governance.
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
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Questions people ask
Is Backstabbing for Beginners one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does Backstabbing for Beginners end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Backstabbing for Beginners
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Backstabbing for Beginners
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Backstabbing for Beginners, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Backstabbing for Beginners, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Backstabbing for Beginners, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
