Official Secrets is based on true events. In this film, we have seen the conscience of citizens, the conscience of the news and the conscience of the law (lawyer). When these three aspects work together, there is such a gratifying ending.
Catherine's identity is a spy, but also a citizen. When she saw that the government was using lies to deceive the people and waged a war that would cost thousands of casualties, she chose to follow her conscience and let the people know the truth. I think her bravest time was not when she gave the news, but when she didn't doubt herself and watched her colleagues and friends being investigated, she overcame her inner fear, stood up, and confessed her feelings. do. At that moment, she knew what kind of nightmare she and her family would face, but she chose to face it bravely. A true warrior dares to face the dripping blood and face the bleak life. —Lu Xun
Journalism for justice. Martin got the exclusive news, which was an explosive news that was enough to become famous overnight. The newsman in the film did not immediately release the news in order to catch people's attention, but carried out various verifications and repeatedly analyzed the possible news after the news was released. Faced with the closure of business, in the end, we still obey the conscience of journalists and give the people the right to know.
The conscience of the law is represented by lawyers. From a purely legal perspective, Catherine has undoubtedly violated the law. If the legal person just obeys the cold legal provisions, no one will defend her innocence. In the film, Catherine's lawyer obeyed her conscience and chose the justice of human nature, not just the justice of the law. Finally found the key point of the case and won the lawsuit.
A simple individual, so insignificant in confrontation with the state apparatus, Catherine's husband was almost deported, even if he went back to face death. And when the conscience in the society works together, it can become a force of justice. Although Catherine's desire to stop the war was not fulfilled, her bravery and justice will encourage people to fight for their conscience.
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