The Ordeal
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Ordeal is a documentary film. directed by Zuzana Piussi. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- D1film
- VIRUSfilm
- RTVS
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 m...
Who directed The Ordeal?
The Ordeal was directed by Zuzana Piussi.
How long is The Ordeal?
The Ordeal has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Ordeal released?
The Ordeal was released on October 28, 2021 in theaters.