State of Silence | DOKUMENTALE 2024

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State of Silence
Santiago Maza / Mexico / 2024 / 80 min. / German premiere

In Santiago Maza's haunting film, four courageous journalists fight against the cartels that rule their communities despite constant threats. The threat is omnipresent. Hundreds of journalists have disappeared or been murdered in recent years. These stories reveal the web of collusion between organized crime and corrupt officials at all levels of government. Maza's film is a powerful reminder that those who risk their lives to bring us the truth are in desperate need of protection. This portrait is a powerful appeal to the importance of press freedom. A gripping and harrowing look at the courageous fight for truth and justice.

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Further highlights from the Dokumentale 2024 program can be found on the website: www.dokumentale.de

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State of Silence
Santiago Maza / Mexico / 2024 / 80 min / German Premiere

In Santiago Maza's haunting film, four courageous journalists fight against the cartels that rule their communities, despite constant threats. Danger is all around. Hundreds of journalists have disappeared or been murdered in recent years. These stories reveal the web of collusion between organized crime and corrupt officials at all levels of government. Maza's film is a powerful reminder that those who risk their lives to bring us the truth are in urgent need of protection. This portrait is a powerful call to stand up for the importance of press freedom. A gripping and harrowing look at the courageous fight for truth and justice.

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Further highlights from the Dokumentale 2024 program can be found on the website: www.dokumentale.de