MOVIE
Mission: Impossible
Expect the impossible.
When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
ORGANIZATION
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency, commonly known as the CIA, is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States. Its primary mission is to collect, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence and counterintelligence to assist the President and senior US government policymakers in making decisions relating to national security.
TERM
Mole
In the context of espionage and intelligence, a mole is a long-term spy who establishes a position within an organization to gather information. Unlike a temporary operative, a mole typically works undercover for an extended period, often rising through the ranks to gain access to highly sensitive or classified data.
TECHNOLOGY
Plastic explosive
Plastic explosives are a class of high explosives that are malleable and can be molded into various shapes. This physical property allows them to be pressed into cracks or shaped around specific targets to direct the force of an explosion, making them highly effective for specialized demolition or tactical operations.
TERM
TGV
The TGV, or Train à Grande Vitesse, is a high-speed rail service operated by the French national railway company, SNCF. It utilizes advanced technology to travel at significantly higher speeds than conventional trains, serving as a primary mode of rapid transportation across France and parts of Europe.