Full-length documentary

The Killing of a Journalist

(The Killing of a Journalist)

In February 2018, three gunshots in a house in Velka Macha ended the lives of a young couple. Their bodies were not discovered until four days later. Soon after, the names Kuciak and Kushnirova became symbols of the largest protests in Slovakia since 1989.

With the precision and clarity of a detective, investigative reporter and director Matt Sarnecki presents the long history of the machinery of corruption and fraud at the highest levels of Slovak politics.

He follows the investigation by former associates of Jan Kuciak and other journalists who, thanks to leaked confidential data, discover key new evidence pertaining to the murder of the journalist and his partner. Adding to the complexity of this detective thriller are the viewpoints of some otherwise reluctant figures, who have never before been interviewed.

Media Justice Missuse of Power

Basic information about the film

Title	The Killing of a Journalist
Original Title	The Killing of a Journalist
Original Language	English, Slovak
Subtitles	English, Czech
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2022
Country of Origin	Czech Republic, Denmark, USA
Length	100 min.
Tags	Media, Justice, Missuse of Power
Director	Matt Sarnecki

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03/18 18:30

Prague Municipal Library – Small Hall
Mariánské nám. 1, Praha 1

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