L'Intermédiaire(Relay) is an internationalthriller directed by David Mackenzie, best known for Comancheria and Outlaw King. The film stars Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington in a tense tale of a shadowy negotiator facing unexpected danger. Between corruption, manipulation and secrets, this feature film explores the boundary between power and survival.
The trailer highlights a tense, uncluttered atmosphere, driven by Riz Ahmed's intense performance and rhythmic editing that heralds a film of masterful suspense.
L'Intermédiaire will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Synopsis: A world-renowned "fixer," specializing in negotiating payments between corrupt companies and those who threaten to bring them down, is accustomed to keeping his identity secret thanks to a meticulous organization and strict rules. His world is turned upside down when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.
After such acclaimed works as Comancheria and Perfect Sense, David Mackenzie returns to a genre he has mastered: the psychological and moral thriller. With The Middleman, the British director looks behind the scenes of power and the gray areas of international negotiation. The script, co-written with Justin Piasecki, relies on constant dramatic tension and an atmosphere of mistrust where every decision can prove fatal.
Revealed in Sound of Metal and Nightcrawler, Riz Ahmed plays a methodical, vulnerable man in the shadows, faced with a moral dilemma. At his side, Lily James(Rebecca, Cinderella) plays a mysterious client whose survival depends on her choices. Their pairing promises a subtle alchemy of emotional tension and action. The presence of Sam Worthington(Avatar) completes an international cast made for the big screen.
The film should appeal to fans of contemporary thrillers and spy stories, in the tradition of productions such as Michael Clayton or Body of Lies. Viewers who appreciate political intrigue and portraits of charismatic anti-heroes will also find it of particular interest. Thanks to its realistic staging and tense pace, L'Intermédiaire appeals equally to audiences for cerebral action films and psychological dramas.
The Middleman is a thriller by David Mackenzie, written with Justin Piasecki and starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James. It combines intrigue, tension and moral questions about loyalty, truth and power. The film promises a plunge into an opaque universe where trust becomes a double-edged sword.
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