The Assault
Monday 26th December 1994. Marignane Airport.
Directed by Julien Leclercq
Produced by Labyrinthe Films, BUF
A tense, procedurally-grounded thriller about a real airplane hijacking that balances intimate character relationships against high-stakes hostage crisis and counterterrorism operations.
December 1994. On Saturday 24th, four GIA terrorists hijack an Air France A300 Airbus, bound for Paris, with 227 passengers on board, at the Algiers airport.
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Like The Assault
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Assault
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Assault, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Assault, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Assault, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
