The Hydra

"The Hydra" is a gripping documentary thriller that delves into the dark underworld of drug trafficking in post-Soviet Europe. As the Iron Curtain falls, a flood of synthetic drugs, known as "love pills," inundates the market, fueling massive rave parties and putting the lives of millions at risk. At the center of the storm is General Vladimir Tymoshenko, a former KGB agent tasked with dismantling the criminal network behind the ecstasy trade. But as he thinks he's closing in on the culprits, he discovers that the hydra-like network has only grown more powerful, spreading its tentacles across borders and sowing chaos throughout the continent. Shot like a Cold War spy thriller and inspired by John le Carré's works, this film takes viewers on a heart-pumping journey through the shadowy world of espionage and organized crime.

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The Hydra was released in theaters on May 7, 2019.