The Conversation (1974)

An surveillance expert becomes obsessed with his latest task when he begins to suspect the danger that surrounds his subjects.

'The Conversation' is a more unusual drama, perhaps in the style of spy movies. Gene Hackman is a dedicated specialist, who perfectly portrays the transition from professional obsession to paranoid obsession of a person who finally understands that direct action is not the only way to become guilty of unfortunate deeds. The conversation that the title talks about is an integral part of the film, and it is evoked repeatedly, which may not be easy to forgive for the audience that's keen on cursive action, and yet the film does not lose any of its charm, because this is essential to us understand ing how the mind of the main character works.

Director:  Francis Ford Coppola     

With: Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Harrison Ford, Teri Garr, Robert Duvall

Rating: 9/10

Tenet (2020)

The Protagonist, a CIA agent, is recruited in an espionage mission with the aim of avoiding a new world conflict, and only one word is given to him - Tenet.

'Tenet' is Christopher Nolan's latest film, and as usual, a film belonging to a miriad of genres. In short, 'Tenet' is an espionage thriller with (at least) one temporal paradox. Fans of any of the 3 aspects will be satisfied spectators, because the director skillfully juggles the requirements of each and every one. The visual and temporal choreography is flawless and impressive, making the film a real artistic and commercial success.

Director:  Christopher Nolan   

With: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Juhan Ulfsak, Clémence Poésy, Josh Stewart, Martin Donovan, Michael Caine, Andrew Howard

Rating: 9/10