
Black Box
7.3/10
Rating
130 min
Runtime
2021
Release Year
Yann Gozlan
Director
Cast
Pierre Niney, Lou de Laâge, André Dussollier, Sébastien Pouderoux, Olivier Rabourdin
Quick Synopsis
Mathieu, a skilled black box analyst, is assigned to investigate the cause of a fatal crash involving a new aircraft. Although the official investigation concludes with a clear explanation, Mathieu feels uneasy about the evidence presented. Upon reviewing the flight recordings again, he notices unsettling inconsistencies that suggest the tape might have been tampered with. Ignoring his supervisor's instructions, Mathieu starts an independent investigation, driven by a strong desire to uncover the truth. This unauthorized inquiry soon puts not only his job but also his personal safety at risk.
Detailed Synopsis of Black Box
Mathieu is a young and talented black box analyst on a mission to solve the reason behind the deadly crash of a brand new aircraft. Yet, when the case is closed by authorities, Mathieu cannot help but sense there is something wrong with the evidence. As he listens to the tracks again, he starts detecting some seriously disturbing details. Could the tape have been modified? Going against his boss' orders, Mathieu begins his own rogue investigation - an obsessional and dangerous quest for truth that will quickly threaten far more than his career...



