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The Elf Case (2007)
Director: Lucas Belvaux
Cast: Aladin Reibel, Claude Brasseur, Philippe Nahon, Nadia Kibout
Runtime114 min
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In 1988, after much cunning political maneuvering, Loïk Le Floch-Prigent and Alfred Sirven become the chief executives at Elf. They discover a company that runs on kickbacks: in exchange for the oil rights, Elf makes handsome but discreet payoffs to the leaders of African nations. With the tacit complicity of President Mitterrand, and with eventual political and personal interests in mind, the new management takes charge of the slush fund. Within months, Sirven, Le Floch-Prigent and his wife Fatima Belaïd fill their pockets with more than they could ever have imagined.
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The Elf Case is a 2007 TV movie directed by Lucas Belvaux that explores the corruption scandal at the French oil company Elf in the late 1980s. Critics have praised the film's detailed historical account and Belvaux's skillful direction, though information on its overall critical reception and awards recognition is limited.
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Directed by Lucas Belvaux in 2007, The Elf Case is a gripping historical drama that delves into the tangled web of corporate corruption and political complicity. Featuring a talented cast led by Aladin Reibel, Claude Brasseur, and Philippe Nahon, the film offers a compelling exploration of the Elf Aquitaine oil company scandal, shedding light on the questionable practices and personal interests that drove its executives.