Case 137
dir. Dominik Moll · 2025
The struggle for truth and justice often reveals the deep personal connections we have to the lives affected by systemic issues.
Stéphanie, an Internal Affairs officer, finds herself grappling with a case that strikes a personal chord when she discovers the victim of police violence is from her hometown. As she navigates the murky waters of duty and personal history, the film unfolds with a haunting tension that lingers long after the credits roll.
When Internal Affairs officer Stéphanie investigates a young man severely injured during a chaotic Paris demonstration and finds no police misconduct, the routine case hits close to home upon her discovering the victim is from her native town.
Talking points
- the role of law enforcement in society
- personal connections to systemic issues
- the impact of regional identity on individual choices
- the ethics of investigation and truth-seeking
