The Encounter (1982)

The Encounter (1982) unfolds in a war-torn city where a young communist is entrusted with a perilous mission: ensuring the safe passage of three small boats carrying weapons near the St. George's Canal. The plan involves a diversion—a detonation of the German cargo ship Linz, which is transporting weapons to Crimea. The young communist is provided with a map of local stations and a password, "White Seagull. The black caliph." However, his mission takes a dramatic turn when he is apprehended by security agents, and the map is seized. This sets the stage for a complex narrative filled with intrigue, love, and survival. In the desolate landscape of the Delta, a mysterious stranger seeks refuge among a group of fishermen, only to find himself at odds with Ifrim, a belligerent fisherman. Following a dispute, the stranger is taken to the local gendarmerie, where he is interrogated by a meticulous new colonel, Filip. The colonel's keen attention to detail raises suspicions among the gendarmes, adding layers of tension to the unfolding drama.