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Helena's Law

2016·Movie
1h 18min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Young actress and documentary director Petra Nesvacilova, decided in her most recent film to focus on police detective, Helena Kahnova, who, with a colleague, managed to send to prison in the 1990´s several dozen people in the so-called Berdych Gang case – including Berdych himself. In total, the sentences meted out came to hundreds of years – the policewoman, as an extra work bonus, received 10 000 Czech crowns (roughly 300 GBP) and a promotion which was revoked soon afterwards. In completing the film the director managed to establish a working relationship with Berdych himself and former members of his gang. What motivates a woman police officer to stand up to a mafia and what motivates a young documentary film-maker to make contact with this mafia and shoot a film about them?
True Crime DocumentaryInvestigative JournalismPolice Corruption ThrillerMafia UncoveredCzech CinemaPsychological ExplorationHistorical Case StudyGritty RealismMoral Dilemmas

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Is Helena's Law worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Helena's Law rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Helena's Law?

1 h 18 min

Helena's Law runs 1 h 18 min.

Is Helena's Law based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Helena's Law in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in Czechia.

In how many countries can I watch Helena's Law?

2CZPL

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