The Ordeal (2021)

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In the past ten years, the Slovak citizens’ trust in justice has fallen sharply. Thanks to the access to Threema messages of Marian Kočner, a businessman under investigation in relation to the murder of the journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, a vast corruption network within state administration and the justice system has been revealed. Disintegrating the merciless machinery including corrupt judges, rich and influential businessmen, mafia, politicians, and innocent citizens alike, is all but an easy task. Reflecting on the long-term crisis of the Slovak justice system, Zuzana Piussi’s investigative documentary asks whether the justice system with its many failures can ever be corrected.

Director: Zuzana Piussi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: D1film, VIRUSfilm, RTVS
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ordeal about?
In the past ten years, the Slovak citizens’ trust in justice has fallen sharply. Thanks to the access to Threema messages of Marian Kočner, a businessman under investigation in relation to the murder of the journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, a vast corruption network within state administration and the justice system has been revealed. Disintegrating the merciless machinery including corrupt judges, rich and influential businessmen, mafia, politicians, and innocent citizens alike, is all but an easy task. Reflecting on the long-term crisis of the Slovak justice system, Zuzana Piussi’s investigative documentary asks whether the justice system with its many failures can ever be corrected.
Who directed The Ordeal?
The Ordeal was directed by Zuzana Piussi.
How long is The Ordeal?
The Ordeal has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Ordeal?
The Ordeal is a Documentary film.
Where was The Ordeal produced?
The Ordeal was produced in Czech Republic, Slovakia.