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In Youth We Trust is the latest offering from acclaimed director Puttipong Nakthong, making its impactful debut amidst a backdrop of stark adolescent turmoil within the confines of juvenile detention. This film continues Nakthong’s exploration of teenage violence, yet veers into a different realm, capturing the harrowing reality of life in a juvenile facility where young lives are shaped—or often distorted—by the brutal hierarchies of prison life.

The Illusionist artfully intertwines historical events with its fictional narrative, lending depth and authenticity to its already tantalizing plot. Among the historical touches is the fictionalized adaptation of the Mayerling incident, which adds an air of palpable tension to the story.

Clooney, alongside steady collaborators Grant Heslov and Willimon, crafts a film that compels viewers to grapple with the sobering realities of idealism in a cynical world. It’s a film that both captivates and challenges, laying bare the cost of ambition in the quest for power.