a surprisingly complex and well craft study of the first serial killer in the ussr . set in the day of perestroika this intense piece be bring to full life with the performance of stephen reah and donald sutherland . this examination of cicatillo a a killer be well round and by hint at some of his behavior while out right show others there be a subtlety that be compel without be overtly graphic . not for the weak of heart however a it subject matter be often disturb but necessary to it full development of the main participant in this fact base story . hbo have furnish u with an excellent film in an unusual manner . congrats to the director and editor of this great piece . it be in my top 10 must see list .