The Whistleblower

Set in the uneasy years after the Bosnian war, a Nebraska police officer named Kathryn Bolkovac signs on for a contract with a United Nations mission in the region. She hopes to make a difference but quickly finds herself pulled into a harsh world where girls and women are trafficked under the cover of peacekeeping. As she interviews witnesses and gathers evidence, Bolkovac discovers a far reaching scheme that links local players to powerful international figures, and she learns that those in charge may turn a blind eye to protect their agendas. Undaunted, she pushes forward, risking her safety and career to expose the truth and defend the vulnerable, even though the system fights back. Her courage inspires others nearby.

Directed by Larysa Kondracki, The Whistleblower is inspired by Kathryn Bolkovac's real life and the memoir co-authored with Cari Lynn; the cast features Rachel Weisz, Vanessa Redgrave, Monica Bellucci, David Strathairn, and Nikolaj Lie Kaas, with a restrained documentary tone.

Critical responses recognized the film as a taut, issue driven thriller that keeps the focus on character as much as danger. Weisz delivers a focused portrayal of moral resolve under pressure, while the screenplay confronts questions of accountability, consent, and the costs of exposing wrongdoing within a global peacekeeping framework.

The Whistleblower sparked discussions about the shadowy undercurrents of international missions and the mechanisms meant to protect civilians. Beyond its tense courtroom drama of the period, the film amplified survivors' voices and helped frame advocacy around accountability for UN and aid operations, influencing later debates on safeguarding in peacekeeping missions.