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OSS 117: Lost in Rio

OSS 117: Lost in Rio

Crime · Action · Comedy · 2009

In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.

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OSS 117: Lost in Rio

2009 Crime · Action · Comedy 1h 40m

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7.1 / 10

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In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.

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Directed by

Michel Hazanavicius

Written by

Michel Hazanavicius · Jean-François Halin

Jean Dujardin

Jean Dujardin

Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, OSS 117

Louise Monot

Louise Monot

Dolorès

Alex Lutz

Alex Lutz

Heinrich

Reem Kherici

Reem Kherici

Fraulein Frieda / Carlotta

Rüdiger Vogler

Rüdiger Vogler

Von Zimmel

Pierre Bellemare

Pierre Bellemare

Armand Lesignac

Ken Samuels

Ken Samuels

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Put OSS 117: Lost in Rio on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.