International press reviews:

A fascinating film.
LE MONDE

A film that eloquently examines contemporary history and Ceaucesu's fall.
LE FIGARO

A sound, instructive and investigative investigation that sheds an interesting light on a historical event.
TÉLÉ LOISIRS

A masterful, precise treatment of the subject matter.
TÉLÉ POCHE, TÉLÉ SOIR

The exciting documentary „Checkmate - Strategy of a Revolution“ by Susanne Brandstätter is a lesson on politics, the media and secret services.
OST-WEST WOCHENZEITUNG

A revealing case study on Soviet and US foreign policy.
RTV