The Illusion of Control: The Beginning

Victor has spent his life using his ability to understand and predict human behavior to influence others for his own gain. In his professional life, this skill allows him to manage significant financial movements for his clients. However, he eventually discovers that his entire existence since childhood has been carefully orchestrated by someone else.

This short thriller was written and directed by Vladek Zankovsky, who also served as a producer alongside Ihor Razdorozhnyi. The production was a joint effort between Ukraine and the United Kingdom through CINEMA 6K. The cast features Oleh Fendiura in the lead role, with Mark Tripulskiy and Nikita Shumsky portraying Victor at different ages. Supporting roles are played by Oleksandr Polovets, Dmitry Bon, and Yevhen Buryi.

Released in November 2017 with a runtime of six minutes, the film has been well received by its viewers. It holds a high rating of 8.1 on IMDb based on 304 votes.