7 Prisoners

If the pay-offaims for the gut and misses, the journey to that point provides a searing microcosm of a corrupt and degrading system.

With "7 Prisoners," Moratto proves himself as a director of many talents.

The rather on-the-nose storytelling grows increasingly complex and interesting the further that the protagonist ventures into morally ambiguous territory.

Moratto's follow-up to his gem "Socrates" is gripping, well-acted and feels disturbingly like a documentary.

Rather than being a simple examination of a social problem, the film excels at excavating the deep-rooted, sprawling violence that affects everyone living under hierarchies of power.

This film about modern slavery is as emotionally gruelling as you might expect, with a story you need to be ready for. It is also one that will brilliantly wrongfoot you.

7 Prisoners is perfectly paced, perfectly casted, and perfectly counter to any expectations you might have for the story beforehand.

With a bold and clear-eyed perspective, “7 Prisoners” offers a brutally honest challenge to a society’s apathy towards some well-documented abuses.

7 Prisoners is a deeply disturbing movie, featuring a committed and accomplished cast.

Alexandre Moratto's "7 Prisoners" is a grim triumph...And most impressively of all, the film remains thrilling and engrossing throughout.