Citizen X

"Citizen X" is a 1995 film based on the true story of Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo. The movie follows detective Viktor Burakov as he leads the investigation to capture the elusive killer responsible for multiple gruesome murders of women and children. Despite facing bureaucratic obstacles and a lack of resources, Burakov persists in his pursuit of justice, eventually apprehending Chikatilo and bringing him to trial. The film highlights the challenges of dealing with a serial killer in the Soviet Union and the determination of one man to stop a heinous criminal.