Ben je fan van 'Die Nile Hilton Affäre' (2017) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, sfeer en thema's verkennen. Of je nu houdt van politieke thrillers, misdaadverhalen of verhalen die zich afspelen in exotische locaties, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak.

Syriana (2005)
Beschreibung: A complex narrative weaving together multiple storylines to expose the interconnectedness of politics, oil, and espionage in the Middle East.
Fakt: George Clooney gained 35 pounds for his role and suffered a spinal injury during filming, which required surgery.


The Constant Gardener (2005)
Beschreibung: A political thriller that uncovers corruption and conspiracy, blending personal drama with a critique of systemic injustice, set against an international backdrop.
Fakt: The film was shot on location in Kenya, and many local non-actors were cast in supporting roles to add authenticity.


Body of Lies (2008)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes espionage film that examines the ethical dilemmas and personal costs of modern warfare and intelligence operations.
Fakt: The film's script was rewritten by William Monahan after Leonardo DiCaprio became attached to the project.


Fair Game (2010)
Beschreibung: A true-story-based thriller that highlights the personal and professional fallout of a covert identity being exposed, set against a backdrop of political intrigue.
Fakt: The film's script was adapted from the memoirs of both Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson, the real-life subjects of the story.


The Ghost Writer (2010)
Beschreibung: A political thriller that unravels a web of secrets and lies, with a protagonist caught in a dangerous game of power and deception.
Fakt: Roman Polanski directed the film while under house arrest in Switzerland, using a remote-controlled camera for some scenes.


Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
Beschreibung: A slow-burning espionage thriller that delves into the murky world of intelligence operations, featuring intricate plotting and a focus on moral ambiguity within bureaucratic systems.
Fakt: The film is based on John le Carré's novel of the same name, and its muted color palette was inspired by 1970s British government buildings.


A Most Wanted Man (2014)
Beschreibung: A tense spy drama that explores the moral compromises and bureaucratic inefficiencies in the fight against terrorism, with a focus on surveillance and intelligence work.
Fakt: This was one of Philip Seymour Hoffman's final film roles before his death in


The Mauritanian (2021)
Beschreibung: A legal drama that sheds light on the injustices of the war on terror, focusing on the human cost of extrajudicial detention and torture.
Fakt: The film is based on the memoir of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was detained without trial in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years.


Official Secrets (2019)
Beschreibung: A political thriller that follows a whistleblower's struggle to expose government wrongdoing, emphasizing the personal risks involved in challenging powerful institutions.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist who leaked a classified memo in


The Report (2019)
Beschreibung: A gripping political drama that exposes government misconduct and the lengths to which institutions will go to cover up the truth.
Fakt: The film is based on the real-life Senate Intelligence Committee report on the CIA's use of torture post-9/
