Full-length documentary

Searching For Freedom

Democracy Noir

(Democracy Noir)

Orbán’s politics are a big topic in the European Parliament, yet Hungarians feel the need to move from words to action. Articles, TV reports, opposition in the National Assembly, roadblocks, all are tools the three protagonists use to highlight Hungary’s current problems. In doing so, they become a thorn in the ruling regime’s side.

They publicly criticise healthcare cuts, the destruction of national parks, and the ubiquitous political corruption. They portray Orbán as a man who is deliberately undermining democracy and prefers to invest in friends rather than in education. Even though Hungary seems to be engulfed in political darkness, the film shows light shining through the dark and that despite the persecution those battling the authoritarian regime aren’t about to give up.

PoliticsMissuse of PowerEurope

Basic information about the film

TitleDemocracy Noir
Original TitleDemocracy Noir
Original LanguageEnglish, Hungarian
Zněníoriginal audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech
Subtitles Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening)
PremiéraCzech premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2024
Country of OriginDenmark, Germany, USA
Length92 min.
Tags Politics, Missuse of Power, Europe
Director Connie Field

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Tyršovo nám. 2222, Roztoky

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Searching For Freedom