September 10, 2024 4:47 am

Jude Law Says Neo-Nazi Crime Thriller The Order Is Sadly Relevant
Jude Law Says Neo-Nazi Crime Thriller The Order Is Sadly Relevant

Jude Law Says Neo-Nazi Crime Thriller The Order Is Sadly Relevant

Jude Law will follow his earlier 2024 film, Firebrand, with a dark and potentially controversial thriller which just screened at the Venice Film Festival. The Order follows the FBI’s investigation into a Neo-Nazi crime group in the ’80s and is based on the true story of the titular white supremacist terrorist organization, also known as The Silent Brotherhood. The American group were responsible for a variety of heists in order to fund their movement and a war against the government, and were ultimately involved in murder. As reported by Variety, in a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Law discussed the importance of The Order and the parallels the film has with current events and extreme right-wing groups across the world. He stated:

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​The Order screened at Venice to great acclaim, but its story of far-right racist extremists in the ’80s is sadly still relevant, says Law. Read More