In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.
Alexander Nanau's 2019 documentary follows a team of investigative journalists in the aftermath of a deadly Romanian nightclub fire, as burn victims inexplicably die from survivable wounds. Their dogged reporting exposes deep corruption across the health system and state institutions, drawing in whistleblowers and officials alike. Immersive and unflinching, the film is a gripping real-world thriller about accountability, propaganda, and the cost of institutional rot. With a strong MagicMovieScore of 7.6, it is essential for viewers who value hard-hitting journalism on screen and documentaries that expose systemic failure with urgency and clarity.
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Release Date
February 13, 2019
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
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