Squad 36 (2025) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A police investigation expands from a failed pursuit into a network of attacks, disappearances, secret operations, and unresolved accusations.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Vanishing Pursuit

Antoine Cerda and the police team surveil Karim Mahmoudi, who launches a rapid escape through the streets, subway, taxi routes, and bicycle paths. The pursuit ends with Karim still free.

Key Events

• Surveillance Targets Karim — A police team begins surveillance of Karim Mahmoudi. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sami Belkaïm, Walid Jabrane, Hanna Levasseur, Vinny Segura, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City streets
• Karim Changes Routes — Karim notices the pursuit and repeatedly changes direction. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City streets
• Subway Escape — Karim uses the subway to evade the pursuing officers. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sami Belkaïm, Walid Jabrane, Hanna Levasseur, Vinny Segura, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Subway
• Taxi Pursuit — The chase continues as Karim takes a taxi. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City roads
• Bicycle Chase — Karim switches to a bicycle, forcing the team into a frantic pursuit. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sami Belkaïm, Walid Jabrane, Hanna Levasseur, Vinny Segura, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City streets
• Karim Escapes — Antoine briefly confronts Karim, but the suspect escapes. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City streets

A Missing Officer

The case broadens when police attacks and the murder of a colleague are discussed. Antoine learns that Richard Esteves disappeared from a clinic, while Sofia reports a police search of her home.

Key Events

• Karim Escapes — Antoine briefly confronts Karim, but the suspect escapes. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: City streets
• Police Attacks Emerge — The investigation becomes connected to attacks against police officers. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sami Belkaïm, Hanna Levasseur, Vinny Segura Location: Police district
• Colleague Murder Discussed — Titus discusses the murder of a police colleague. Location: Bobigny police headquarters
• Richard Disappears — Antoine learns that Richard vanished after escaping his clinic room. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves, Sofia Esteves Location: Clinic
• Sofia Reports Search — Sofia says officers searched her home while investigating Richard. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sofia Esteves, Commissaire Cécile Wagner Location: Sofia Esteves's home
• SIT Investigation Begins — Antoine investigates the secretive SIT operation connected to Richard. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves Location: Police investigation

Secrets Of The SIT

Antoine investigates Richard's connection to the secretive SIT operation and learns that Richard believed its participants had gone too far. The inquiry also links Richard to Vinny, who is confirmed shot.

Key Events

• SIT Investigation Begins — Antoine investigates the secretive SIT operation connected to Richard. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves Location: Police investigation
• Richard's Warning Recalled — Antoine learns Richard said the SIT participants had gone too far. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves Location: Investigation setting
• Information Search Continues — Antoine visits a potential source while pursuing information about Richard. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves Location: Private residence
• Vinny Is Linked — The investigation links Richard's disappearance to Vinny Segura. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Richard Esteves, Vinny Segura Location: Police investigation
• Vinny Is Shot — Vinny is later confirmed to have been shot. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Vinny Segura Location: Unspecified location

The Black Van

Antoine finds the fugitive but receives denials and a warning to stop investigating. He is then abducted, beaten, and found near an industrial park without explaining what happened.

Key Events

• Fugitive Is Found — Antoine tracks down the fugitive from the earlier bicycle chase. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Unknown meeting place
• Fugitive Denies Killings — The fugitive denies killing anyone and warns Antoine to stop investigating. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Unknown meeting place
• Antoine Is Abducted — Witnesses see Antoine forced into a black van with German plates. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Vinny Segura Location: Outside a club
• Antoine Is Found — Antoine is found beaten near an industrial park but refuses to explain. Characters: Antoine Cerda Location: Industrial park

The Accusation Unresolved

Karim describes a drug-smuggling ambush involving stolen cash and a murdered companion, naming Sami Belkaïm as one attacker. Antoine calls Titus for help, while the major mysteries remain unresolved.

Key Events

• Karim Describes Ambush — Karim recounts an ambush in which attackers stole cash and killed his companion. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Drug-smuggling route
• Sami Is Named — Karim says one disciplined attacker was called Sami Belkaïm. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi, Sami Belkaïm Location: Investigation setting
• Threatening Message Appears — A message warns that Karim knows who committed the crime. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Investigation setting
• Antoine Calls Titus — Antoine calls Titus for help as the case remains unresolved. Characters: Antoine Cerda Location: Telephone communication
• Mysteries Remain Open — The killers, Richard's fate, and the final outcome remain unresolved. Characters: Antoine Cerda, Sami Belkaïm, Richard Esteves, Karim Mahmoudi Location: Unresolved investigation

Story Breakdown

• Karim Pursuit — The opening operation follows Karim as he evades Antoine and the police team.
  • Surveillance Operation — Antoine and the police team begin watching Karim.
  • Transit Escape — Karim uses the subway, a taxi, and a bicycle to escape.
• Police Attacks — The failed pursuit becomes connected to violence against police officers.
  • Colleague Murder — Titus discusses the murder of a police colleague.
  • Growing Investigation — The attacks broaden the scope of Antoine's police inquiry.
• Richard Disappearance — Richard's escape from a clinic creates the central missing-person mystery.
  • Clinic Escape — Richard vanishes after leaving his clinic room.
  • Sofia's Fear — Sofia expresses fear that something terrible happened to Richard.
• SIT Secrets — Antoine uncovers a secret operation that Richard believed had gone too far.
  • Secret Operation — The investigation focuses on the SIT operation.
  • Richard's Warning — Richard had warned that the participants crossed a line.
• Van Abduction — Threats against Antoine escalate into a kidnapping and unexplained beating.
  • Club Witnesses — Witnesses see Antoine forced into a black van.
  • Industrial Park — Antoine is found beaten but refuses to explain.
• Karim's Testimony — Karim reveals a violent robbery and identifies Sami by name.
  • Smuggling Ambush — Attackers steal two million in cash and kill Karim's companion.
  • Sami Accused — Karim says one attacker was called Sami Belkaïm.
• Unresolved Investigation — The available story ends before the central mysteries receive answers.
  • Call For Help — Antoine contacts Titus La Chapelle for assistance.
  • Open Questions — The killers, Richard's fate, and the final outcome remain unknown.

Directed by

Olivier Marchal

Key Cast

• Victor Belmondo — Antoine Cerda
• Tewfik Jallab — Sami Belkaïm
• Soufiane Guerrab — Richard Esteves
• Juliette Dol — Hanna Levasseur
• Yvan Attal — Charles Balestra