Manipulation
“Who can you trust when the truth is contaminated?”
Synopsis
Across Europe and beyond, a powerful elite society operates in plain sight while exerting unseen control. What appears to be influence is, in fact, a sophisticated system of manipulation embedded within both political structures and the Church itself. As the layers are peeled back, the thriller reveals an omnipresent threat — adaptive, relentless, and far more powerful than initially believed — challenging the very notion of free will and authority in the modern world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-11
Top Cast
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Paweł Ławrynowicz
Master
Féodor Atkine
Juraj
Heino Ferch
Father Vitus
James Faulkner
Archbishop
Arnaud Binard
Ivan
Paweł Deląg
David
Predrag Bjelac
Robert
Radoslav Gavlas
Matteo
Paulina Němcová
Monica
Anna Čtvrtníčková
Anna
Pavel Kříž
Professor
Kajetán Písařovic
Tovarish
Goran Maiello
Julian
Luděk Tvrdý
Dragan
Vojtěch Babišta
Prokop
Andrea Tesarova
Mary
Petr Kabrt
Pavel
Kristýna Frejová
Elizabeth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Balda
- Screenplay & Story
- David Balda, Markéta Hrubešová, Vladimir Koubelec
- Original Score
- Jakub Kudláč
- Original Title
- Manipulation
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Balda Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Balda
David Balda, Markéta Hrubešová, Vladimir Koubelec
Jakub Kudláč
David Balda
Olina Kaufmanová
David Balda, Markéta Hrubešová
Department Leadership Roster
David Balda
Director
David Balda
Producer
David Balda
Director of Photography
Petr Zeman
Production Design
Markéta Hrubešová
Producer
David Balda
Screenplay
Markéta Hrubešová
Screenplay
Vladimir Koubelec
Screenplay
Olina Kaufmanová
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Manipulation about?
Across Europe and beyond, a powerful elite society operates in plain sight while exerting unseen control. What appears to be influence is, in fact, a sophisticated system of manipulation embedded within both political structures and the Church itself. As the layers are peeled back, the thriller reveals an omnipresent threat — adaptive, relentless, and far more powerful than initially believed — challenging the very notion of free will and authority in the modern world.
Who directed Manipulation?
Manipulation was directed by David Balda.
Who stars in Manipulation?
The principal cast of Manipulation includes Paweł Ławrynowicz, Féodor Atkine, Heino Ferch, James Faulkner, Arnaud Binard.
When was Manipulation released and how long is it?
Manipulation was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Manipulation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manipulation was composed by Jakub Kudláč.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manipulation?
Manipulation holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).