No Country for the Poor (2017)

No Country for the Poor (2017) poster

What if democracy fails citizens by not serving them all equally? What if inequality becomes the norm and the most vulnerable citizens are left behind with no money, no home, no rights, and no country of their own? In Hungary, the government has slashed social benefits and criminalized homelessness, but a group of activists, homeless and middle class, is confronting authorities to defend social justice and their right to be citizens. After the tragic death of two of its founding members, the group feels that Hungary is growing more hostile and their struggle is more important than ever. Despite all odds, their own community keeps them going—a mini-society with democracy and solidarity at its heart, an island of hope, belonging and dignity in a society gradually shifting the other way.

Director: Bryan Laszlo Bihari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Music: Yann Toualy
Cinematography: László Halász, Gergely Áron Pápai
Editing: István Nagy
Country: Germany, Hungary
Language: English, Deutsch, Magyar
Original Language: en

Keywords

hungary, homeless

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Country for the Poor about?
What if democracy fails citizens by not serving them all equally? What if inequality becomes the norm and the most vulnerable citizens are left behind with no money, no home, no rights, and no country of their own? In Hungary, the government has slashed social benefits and criminalized homelessness, but a group of activists, homeless and middle class, is confronting authorities to defend social justice and their right to be citizens. After the tragic death of two of its founding members, the group feels that Hungary is growing more hostile and their struggle is more important than ever. Despite all odds, their own community keeps them going—a mini-society with democracy and solidarity at its heart, an island of hope, belonging and dignity in a society gradually shifting the other way.
Who directed No Country for the Poor?
No Country for the Poor was directed by Bryan Laszlo Bihari.
How long is No Country for the Poor?
No Country for the Poor has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is No Country for the Poor?
No Country for the Poor is a Documentary film.
Where was No Country for the Poor produced?
No Country for the Poor was produced in Germany, Hungary.