The Anarchists

Set in Paris in 1899, this historical drama follows Jean Albertini, a police sergeant from a humble background. His superiors assign him to infiltrate a group of anarchists, a mission Jean views as a way to advance his career. However, as he provides reports to his boss, Gaspard, he begins to feel a growing connection to the group and their ideals, leading to an internal conflict between his professional duties and his personal sympathies.

The film was directed by Elie Wajeman, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gaëlle Macé. This was the first of two films directed by Wajeman, followed by Comète in 2026. The cast is led by Tahar Rahim in the role of Jean Albertini, appearing alongside Adèle Exarchopoulos, Swann Arlaud, Cédric Kahn, Guillaume Gouix, and Karim Leklou. Produced by France 2 Cinéma and 24 Mai Production, the movie has a runtime of 101 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 88 votes.