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Carlos

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20102010
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  • 5h 34m
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Edgar Ramírez in Carlos (2010)
The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, aka, Carlos, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the French police
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The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting.The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting.The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting.
IMDb RATING
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14K
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  • Stars
    • Edgar Ramírez
    • Alexander Scheer
    • Fadi Abi Samra
  • Stars
    • Edgar Ramírez
    • Alexander Scheer
    • Fadi Abi Samra
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    • 46User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys

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    Edgar Ramirez and Razane as Lana Jarrar in the golden globe winner Tv-series Carlos, by Olivier Assayas.

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    Edgar Ramírez
    Edgar Ramírez
    • Ilich Ramírez Sánchez 'Carlos'
    Alexander Scheer
    Alexander Scheer
    • Johannes Weinrich
    Fadi Abi Samra
    • Michel Moukharbel
    Karam Ghossein
    • Feday chez Wadie Haddad
    Lamia Ahmed
    • Épouse religieux syrien
    Liane Sellerer
    • Épouse Steff
    Philippe Tran
    • Feday Orly
    Ahmad Kaabour
    • Wadie Haddad
    Talal Jurdi
    • Kamal al-Issawi 'Ali'
    Juana Acosta
    Juana Acosta
    • Amie de Carlos
    Nora Waldstätten
    Nora Waldstätten
    • Magdalena Kopp
    Christoph Bach
    Christoph Bach
    • Hans-Joachim Klein 'Angie'
    Julia Hummer
    • Gabriele Kröcher-Tiedemann 'Nada'
    Rodney El Haddad
    • Anis Naccache 'Khalid'
    Antoine Balaban
    • Général al-Khouly
    Aljoscha Stadelmann
    Aljoscha Stadelmann
    • Wilfred Böse 'Boni'…
    Rami Farah
    • 'Joseph'
    Zeid Hamdan
    • 'Youssef'
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    • Trivia
      Before and after shooting, the real Carlos repeatedly warned Olivier Assayas not to make the film.
    • Goofs
      When Carlos and his militants enter the cockpit of the Austrian Airlines DC-9 after the OPEC siege in Vienna, the Captain of the airplane occupies the right hand seat. He also stays there during the flight. The Captain should sit in the left hand seat.
    • Quotes

      Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, aka 'Carlos': Know why Carlos is my nom de guerre?

      Dr. Valentín Hernández: No, I don't.

      Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, aka 'Carlos': For President Carlos Andres Perez. He nationalized the oil industry as well as the mines. He redistributed wealth to the needy. Considered education the 3rd world's main weapon. He's a revolutionary.

      Dr. Valentín Hernández: His methods are rather different from yours.

      Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, aka 'Carlos': Perhaps. I joined the internationalist struggle. But our convictions are the same.

      Dr. Valentín Hernández: He's a man of peace, with great respect for human life.

      Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, aka 'Carlos': So am I. Men of honour have nothing to fear. Only traitors need be afraid.

      Dr. Valentín Hernández: What traitors?

      Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, aka 'Carlos': You know full well. Venezuela's role in OPEC is very clear. The role of the organization is to help 3rd-world countries in their development. Not to support imperialists in maintaining oppression. Relax. Only Amouzegar for Iran and Yamani for Saudi Arabia will have to pay. The others will be spared.

    • Alternate versions
      At the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival, "Carlos" was screened theatrically, all three parts back-to-back with a single set of credits at the very end. The total running time was 326 minutes, not including the intermission.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2010 (2010)

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    10/10
    A Story of A Notorious Terrorist Brilliantly Told
    When you want to make a movie of a notorious terrorist responsible for many innocent lives, it is a very difficult task: If you portray him in a romantic way you will be accused of glorifying an evil man, while if you portray him in a dark light you will be accused of blind fanaticism.

    Director Olivier Assayas has managed to strike a fine balance between these two extremes, and thus he recounts the story of Carlos in an objective and cool-headed way which fascinates the viewer from the beginning to the very end. The story begins with Carlos entering the world of terrorism as a young idealist, and ends with his capture at a time when he has become a corrupt and hedonist man. Throughout this time frame, Assayas shows us the story of a man, who despite his horrendous crimes, his life is really intriguing to watch.

    Edgar Ramirez is excellent in the central role, but the important thing in this film is that actually EVERYONE in the film is excellent in his/her role: The acting is superb all around, and at some point it begins to feel as if you are watching a documentary with real terrorists on the screen instead of actors. The direction is also superb, with the the pace being constantly fast and coherent.

    A great film to watch. 10/10.
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    • jcanettis
    • Apr 19, 2011

    FAQ3

    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?
    • Is the based on a true story?
    • Why does Carlos freak out when he fires several shots around the car in Budapest?

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2010 (United States)
      • France
      • Germany
      • Canal Plus (France)
      • MK2 (France)
      • English
      • Arabic
      • German
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Hungarian
      • Japanese
      • Russian
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      • Egoli Tossell Pictures
      • Canal+
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    • 5 hours 34 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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