12 — (2008-altadefinizione01) [sd-ita]

: Due to courthouse construction, the jury deliberates in a decrepit, asbestos-infested school gymnasium, creating a claustrophobic and metaphor-heavy atmosphere.

: Twelve jurors must reach a unanimous verdict for a young Chechen boy accused of murdering his adoptive father, a Russian military officer. 12 (2008-Altadefinizione01) [SD-iTA]

Nikita Mikhalkov's film (2007, often appearing in 2008 distribution lists) is a provocative Russian remake of the American classic 12 Angry Men . While it retains the core framework of twelve jurors deciding the fate of a young defendant, it serves as a deeply layered "morality play" reflecting the complex social, political, and historical anxieties of modern Russia. Overview of "12" (2007/2008) : Due to courthouse construction, the jury deliberates