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Under Control

Under Control

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Under Control

2026

0h 7m

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In a silent world ruled by routine and precision, a man's search for order reveals a deep inner disturbance that leads him to a sudden moment of collapse.

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Directed by: Hamza Ajendid
Written by: Hamza Ajendid

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