Although the film was well received by critics and audiences, its accuracy has been vocally disputed by several witnesses to the real-life events on which it was based.

Schmid subsequently co-authored a book that tells the story of the making of 23 and also details the differences between the movie and the actual main events.

Trilogy), he starts investigating the backgrounds of political and economic power and discovers signs that make him believe in a worldwide conspiracy.

David and Karl are able to hack into the global data network — still in its early stages — and their belief in social justice propels them into espionage for the KGB.

When David publicly reveals the espionage activity in which the two men have been engaged, Karl is left alone to face the consequences.