Gábor Czímer
Editor, Parameter.sk
80 Angry Journalists
(80 rozlícených novinářů)
The Hungarian government succeeded in taking control of one of the country’s most prominent independent media outlets, Index.hu. The journalists fight back with every tool at their disposal, but the system is rigged against them.
In 2020, ownership of Index.hu shifted to figures loyal to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Journalists protested, resigned, and attempted to launch a new media platform. Their struggle to defend independent journalism, however, ran up against a complex web of authoritarian control. This investigative documentary uses firsthand accounts from former employees to highlight the importance of media in an age when the value of truth is increasingly questioned. Through its urgency and methodical mapping of the dismantling of independent media, the film demonstrates that this is far from a local issue, it’s a pressing global concern.
Czech CompetitionBasic information about the film
| Title | 80 Angry Journalists |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Hungarian |
| Znění | original 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) |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2026 |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Denmark, Norway |
| Length | 94 min. |
| Director | Anna Kis, András Földes |
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