Director András Földes tells the story of the collapse of the independent Hungarian news site Index in 2020 when the the site gave into Viktor Orban's repressive moves designed to silence opposition. In the wake of the caving 80 journalists, including Foldes waked away. The film charts what happened leading up to the mass exit and what happened afterward.
This is an interesting story of what happened when a bully tried to make sure his lies aren't discovered nor his feelings are hurt. It is a tale that echoes with the media caving into the Trump Administration. Its a story that also echoes what happened in Russia as documented in the MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS films.
While this film was on my must see list of films for DOC NYC, it is actually one of the few films that I am not planning on revisiting. While I think the film is fine for what it is, the film is strangely lacking urgency. Yes want to see what happens, but the telling is much too matter of fact. I was disappointed.
At the same time the film is good and definitely worth a watch.
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