A documentary thriller in which the protagonist uses OSINT to try to expose those responsible for the crimes of the Assad regime in Syria.
The protagonist of this documentary thriller uncovers footage showing the brutal execution of civilians carried out by Syrian army officers. Haunted by images she cannot forget, she resolves to track down the murderers in uniform. Thanks to collaboration with OSINT organizations, the virtual investigation gains momentum: she manages to identify a key perpetrator. To track him down, the woman creates, with the help of specialists, an avatar—the titular Anna—who becomes virtual bait.
Set in the crime genre, this film by Sam Benstead—a specialist in documentary action cinema—showcases ordinary people who take on responsibilities usually reserved for intelligence agents. On the one hand, it’s heartening that, in theory, anyone can step into the role of a digital Sherlock Holmes. On the other hand, it’s hard to imagine the psychological burden of investigating crimes of this magnitude—and coming into direct contact with their perpetrators.
Konrad Wirkowski