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Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

Citizen X is a film that explores themes of bureaucracy, homophobia, homicide. It also touches on detective and soviet union and impotence.

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