Five and a half years of coverage culminate in a court ruling that declares Greece's third-largest political party a criminal organization.
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Five and a half years of coverage culminate in a court ruling that declares Greece's third-largest political party a criminal organization.
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Giannis Baskakis and Antonis Bougias recount their experiences covering a landmark trial in Greece. The trial, which concluded in October 2020, found the Golden Dawn party guilty of operating as a criminal organization. Over five and a half years, journalists faced challenges and threats while documenting the proceedings. The film features insights from Angeliki Kourouni, Aphrodite Frangou, and Konstadinos Poulis, who were deeply involved in reporting on the case and its implications for independent journalism in the country.
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Why Watch
- Meet journalists covering Greece's largest trial.
- See the impact of a ruling on a political party.
- Find out about the role of independent journalism.
Did You Know
- The trial lasted for five and a half years, concluding in October 2020.
- The ruling declared the third-largest party in Parliament a criminal organization.
- Myrto Symeonidou directed this documentary released in 2022.
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What was the outcome of the trial in modern Greece in October 2020?
The court ruled that the Parliament’s third-largest party was a criminal organization.
How long did the trial covered in the documentary last?
The trial lasted for five and a half years.
Who directed the documentary '5½ years'?
The documentary was directed by Myrto Symeonidou.
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