---
title: "Black Lotus"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lotus-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 996154
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Black Lotus (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lotus-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Lotus is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Capstone Pictures, Interstellar Pictures, Tom de Mol Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former soldier battles Amsterdam’s underworld to save a friend’s daughter."

### Why Watch
- Intense solo combat sequences
- Atmospheric Amsterdam setting
- Straightforward rescue plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception
- Short runtime may feel rushed
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violent action and crime themes, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, thriller, gritty, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lotus-2023#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Todor Chapkanov
- **Networks / Studios**: Capstone Pictures, Interstellar Pictures, Tom de Mol Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rico Verhoeven** as *Matteo Donner*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Saban*
- **Marie Dompnier** as *Helene*
- **Pippi Casey** as *Angie*
- **Rona-Lee Shimon** as *Shira*
- **Kevin Janssens** as *Fischer*
- **Peter Franzén** as *Paul*
- **Magnus Samuelsson** as *Ber*
- **Roland Møller** as *John*
- **Simon Wan** as *Lo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Black Lotus belong to?
Black Lotus is classified as an action, crime, mystery, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: When was Black Lotus released?
It was released in the United States on May 19, 2023.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The story takes place on the streets of Amsterdam.

### Q: What is the protagonist’s mission?
The ex‑special forces operative aims to rescue his friend’s daughter from a local crime syndicate.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Lotus — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/996154)
- [Black Lotus (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1308723-black-lotus/prehled/)
- [Black Lotus 53% [نیلوفر سیاه] (2023) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3096081-black-lotus)
- [Black Lotus (2023) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/21735-black-lotus/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*