“The Conversation” (1974) is Francis Ford Coppola’s tense psychological thriller that explores a world of paranoia and ethical dilemmas. Harry Cole (brilliantly played by Gene Hackman) is a withdrawn and lonely audio eavesdropping specialist whose professional life involves invading the privacy of others. Tasked with recording a couple’s conversation, he suddenly begins to realize that his work could lead to murder. Harry begins to sink into a maelstrom of doubt and fear, gradually losing the ability to distinguish reality from his suspicions. The movie masterfully explores the theme of control and guilt, leaving the viewer in a state of anxious anticipation.