About this movie
A young investigative journalist and his fiancée are brutally murdered in their home in Slovakia. Their deaths inspire the biggest protests in Slovakia since the fall of communism. The story takes an unexpected turn when a source leaks the secret murder case file to the murdered journalist’s colleagues. It includes the computers and encrypted communications of the assassination’s alleged mastermind, a businessman closely connected to the country’s ruling party. Trawling these encrypted messages, journalists discover that their country has been captured by corrupt oligarchs, judges, and law enforcement officials. A reckoning awaits.
Quick facts
Year
2022
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
10
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Director
Language
SK
Cast
corruption
politics
journalism
protest
press freedom
political corruption
investigative journalism
investigative journalist
slovakia
central europe
freedom of the press
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Questions about The Killing of a Journalist
How long is The Killing of a Journalist?
The Killing of a Journalist has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Killing of a Journalist?
The Killing of a Journalist was directed by Matt Sarnecki and released in 2022.
What genre is The Killing of a Journalist?
The Killing of a Journalist is a Documentary, Crime film (2022).
Who stars in The Killing of a Journalist?
The cast of The Killing of a Journalist includes Robert Fico, Robert Kalinak, Andrej Kiska.
What is the TMDB rating for The Killing of a Journalist?
The Killing of a Journalist has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 10 votes.
