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Manipulation (2026)
Opening against Obsession, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The theatrical release lands May 14, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 14, 2026
Manipulation
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Drama · Thriller
Who can you trust when the truth is contaminated?
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.
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First look: the Manipulation trailer
Dropped May 11, 2026
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Who you’ll see in the trailer
Paweł Ławrynowicz, Féodor Atkine and Heino Ferch lead the cast. Paweł Ławrynowicz plays Master.
Behind the camera
The history behind Manipulation
The film comes from Balda Film. David Balda directs, with writing credits for Markéta Hrubešová and Vladimir Koubelec. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 56 minutes.
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Manipulation is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 14, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Manipulation?
Paweł Ławrynowicz, Féodor Atkine, Heino Ferch, James Faulkner and Arnaud Binard lead the cast, directed by David Balda.
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