Hardcore Henry (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: China, Russian Federation, United States
Alternative Title: Hardcore, Hardcore: Misión extrema, Hardcore: Missão Extrema, Raju Henry, Hardcore!, Hardcore Henris, Хардкор
Director: Ilya Naishuller
Writer: Ilya Naishuller
Summary
Hardcore Henry is an action-packed science fiction film directed by Ilya Naishuller, released in 2015. The movie is unique for its first-person perspective, immersing viewers into the action sequences as if they were Henry himself. Set entirely within one day in Moscow, Russia, the story revolves around good versus evil, with Henry trying to save his wife/creator from a psychotic tyrant. The film is notable for its gore, martial arts combat, and levitation abilities exhibited by Akan's character. As an experimental film, it employs found footage techniques to enhance its first-person narrative.