Project Detail

The Gardener, the Buddhist and the Spy

Synopsis

Rob Moore has chosen a life of secrets and deception. For five years he has posed as a journalist to gain the trust of activists in their fight against the international asbestos mafia. Meanwhile, he has been working undercover as a spy – for the asbestos industry. When he is exposed, it comes as a shock to the activists.
Official Selection CPH:DOX 2025 - World premiere

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 95 min
Director: Håvard Bustnes
Producer: Carsten Aanonsen, Håvard Bustnes
Executive Producer: Kat Mansoor
Editor: Torkel Gjørv
Director of Photography: Amy Newstead
Principal cast: With contributions from: Simon Bowes, Simon Farnaby, John Hopkins, Bill Lawrence, Gary Marshall, Tom Meeten

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Norway, Germany, UK co-production

Indie Film (NO), UpNorth Film (NO), Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion (DE), Indie Film (NO)

Sales Company

Syndicado Film Sales

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