(2019), also released as J’accuse , is a historical thriller directed by Roman Polanski that meticulously recounts the Dreyfus Affair , one of the most significant political scandals in French history. Based on the 2013 novel by Robert Harris , who also co-wrote the screenplay, the film centers on the personal crusade of Colonel Georges Picquart to uncover the truth behind a high-level military conspiracy. Core Plot and Themes An Officer and a Spy (2019) - IMDb