# Guardians of the Formula (2024)

> At a Yugoslav research institute, scientists divided by ideology confront a life-threatening Cold War scientific crisis that tests solidarity and professional duty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1128234

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
- Director: Dragan Bjelogrlić
- Cast: Alexis Manenti, Dragan Bjelogrlić, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Radivoje Bukvić, Lionel Abelanski, Jérémie Laheurte, Olivier Barthélémy, Jurij Drevenšek
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20365920/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, foreboding, tense, historical film night, serious weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of scientific rivalry and ideological conflict during a pivotal moment in history.

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