# The Ambassador (2011)

> A Danish journalist’s flamboyant undercover impersonation turns a blood-diamond investigation into an unnerving collision of absurd comedy, political corruption, and documentary ethics.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59743

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Director: Mads Brügger
- Cast: Mads Brügger
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2048877/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: absurdist, witty, provocative, political documentary night, arthouse viewing

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